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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,518.73, 89,283.34 and 22,079.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,518.73, 89,283.34 and 22,079.21 is: 33,120.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,518.73 : 89,283.34 = 22,079.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,518.73/89,283.34 = 22,079.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,518.73x = 89,283.34 × 22,079.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,518.73x = 1,971,305,613.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,971,305,613.36/59,518.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,120.76

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