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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,583.88, 89,387.34 and 22,645

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,583.88, 89,387.34 and 22,645 is: 33,971.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,583.88 : 89,387.34 = 22,645 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,583.88/89,387.34 = 22,645/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,583.88x = 89,387.34 × 22,645
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,583.88x = 2,024,176,314.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,024,176,314.30/59,583.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,971.88

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