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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,851.29, 89,776.38 and 22,915.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,851.29, 89,776.38 and 22,915.29 is: 34,372.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,851.29 : 89,776.38 = 22,915.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,851.29/89,776.38 = 22,915.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,851.29x = 89,776.38 × 22,915.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,851.29x = 2,057,251,782.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,057,251,782.85/59,851.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,372.72

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