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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,075.92, 88,587.96 and 22,114

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,075.92, 88,587.96 and 22,114 is: 33,161.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,075.92 : 88,587.96 = 22,114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,075.92/88,587.96 = 22,114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,075.92x = 88,587.96 × 22,114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,075.92x = 1,959,034,147.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,959,034,147.44/59,075.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,161.30

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