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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,392.96, 89,011.68 and 24,291.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,392.96, 89,011.68 and 24,291.52 is: 36,405.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,392.96 : 89,011.68 = 24,291.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,392.96/89,011.68 = 24,291.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,392.96x = 89,011.68 × 24,291.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,392.96x = 2,162,229,004.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,162,229,004.95/59,392.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,405.48

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