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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,700, 89,550 and 22,764

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,700, 89,550 and 22,764 is: 34,146

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,700 : 89,550 = 22,764 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,700/89,550 = 22,764/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,700x = 89,550 × 22,764
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,700x = 2,038,516,200
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,038,516,200/59,700
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,146

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