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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,338.53, 89,042.81 and 21,925.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,338.53, 89,042.81 and 21,925.08 is: 32,900.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,338.53 : 89,042.81 = 21,925.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,338.53/89,042.81 = 21,925.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,338.53x = 89,042.81 × 21,925.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,338.53x = 1,952,270,623.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,952,270,623.05/59,338.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,900.56

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