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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,852.29, 89,777.88 and 22,916.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,852.29, 89,777.88 and 22,916.29 is: 34,374.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,852.29 : 89,777.88 = 22,916.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,852.29/89,777.88 = 22,916.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,852.29x = 89,777.88 × 22,916.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,852.29x = 2,057,375,933.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,057,375,933.67/59,852.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,374.22

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