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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,104.92, 88,631.44 and 22,143

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,104.92, 88,631.44 and 22,143 is: 33,204.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,104.92 : 88,631.44 = 22,143 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,104.92/88,631.44 = 22,143/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,104.92x = 88,631.44 × 22,143
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,104.92x = 1,962,565,975.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,962,565,975.92/59,104.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,204.78

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