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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,518.48, 89,282.96 and 22,078.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,518.48, 89,282.96 and 22,078.96 is: 33,120.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,518.48 : 89,282.96 = 22,078.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,518.48/89,282.96 = 22,078.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,518.48x = 89,282.96 × 22,078.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,518.48x = 1,971,274,902.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,971,274,902.52/59,518.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,120.38

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