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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,392.80, 89,089.14 and 24,332.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,392.80, 89,089.14 and 24,332.52 is: 36,498.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,392.80 : 89,089.14 = 24,332.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,392.80/89,089.14 = 24,332.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,392.80x = 89,089.14 × 24,332.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,392.80x = 2,167,763,280.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,167,763,280.83/59,392.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,498.76

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