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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,299.80, 88,942.02 and 22,359

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,299.80, 88,942.02 and 22,359 is: 33,535.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,299.80 : 88,942.02 = 22,359 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,299.80/88,942.02 = 22,359/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,299.80x = 88,942.02 × 22,359
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,299.80x = 1,988,654,625.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,988,654,625.18/59,299.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,535.60

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