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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,373.34, 89,059.86 and 24,313.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,373.34, 89,059.86 and 24,313.02 is: 36,469.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,373.34 : 89,059.86 = 24,313.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,373.34/89,059.86 = 24,313.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,373.34x = 89,059.86 × 24,313.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,373.34x = 2,165,314,157.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,165,314,157.38/59,373.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,469.47

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