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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,709.21, 89,563.91 and 22,268.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,709.21, 89,563.91 and 22,268.72 is: 33,403.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,709.21 : 89,563.91 = 22,268.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,709.21/89,563.91 = 22,268.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,709.21x = 89,563.91 × 22,268.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,709.21x = 1,994,473,074.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,994,473,074.73/59,709.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,403.11

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