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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,999.15, 86,948.10 and 22,484.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57,999.15, 86,948.10 and 22,484.70 is: 33,707.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,999.15 : 86,948.10 = 22,484.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,999.15/86,948.10 = 22,484.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,999.15x = 86,948.10 × 22,484.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,999.15x = 1,955,001,944.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,955,001,944.07/57,999.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,707.42

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