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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,790.75, 89,654.97 and 22,320

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,790.75, 89,654.97 and 22,320 is: 33,468.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,790.75 : 89,654.97 = 22,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,790.75/89,654.97 = 22,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,790.75x = 89,654.97 × 22,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,790.75x = 2,001,098,930.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,001,098,930.40/59,790.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,468.37

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