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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,443.64, 89,139.54 and 22,481.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,443.64, 89,139.54 and 22,481.72 is: 33,712.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,443.64 : 89,139.54 = 22,481.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,443.64/89,139.54 = 22,481.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,443.64x = 89,139.54 × 22,481.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,443.64x = 2,004,010,025.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,004,010,025.63/59,443.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,712.78

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