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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,639.93, 80,486.03 and 22,059.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,639.93, 80,486.03 and 22,059.48 is: 33,099.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,639.93 : 80,486.03 = 22,059.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,639.93/80,486.03 = 22,059.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,639.93x = 80,486.03 × 22,059.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,639.93x = 1,775,479,969.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,775,479,969.06/53,639.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,099.97

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