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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,591.02, 86,327.34 and 22,044

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57,591.02, 86,327.34 and 22,044 is: 33,043.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,591.02 : 86,327.34 = 22,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,591.02/86,327.34 = 22,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,591.02x = 86,327.34 × 22,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,591.02x = 1,902,999,882.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,902,999,882.96/57,591.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,043.35

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