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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,435.84, 89,151.88 and 24,349.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,435.84, 89,151.88 and 24,349.12 is: 36,522.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,435.84 : 89,151.88 = 24,349.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,435.84/89,151.88 = 24,349.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,435.84x = 89,151.88 × 24,349.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,435.84x = 2,170,769,824.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,170,769,824.35/59,435.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,522.91

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