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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,458.22, 89,196.52 and 20,012.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,458.22, 89,196.52 and 20,012.24 is: 30,021.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,458.22 : 89,196.52 = 20,012.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,458.22/89,196.52 = 20,012.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,458.22x = 89,196.52 × 20,012.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,458.22x = 1,785,022,165.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,785,022,165.40/59,458.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,021.45

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