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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,868.88, 89,806.52 and 22,930

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,868.88, 89,806.52 and 22,930 is: 34,396.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,868.88 : 89,806.52 = 22,930 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,868.88/89,806.52 = 22,930/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,868.88x = 89,806.52 × 22,930
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,868.88x = 2,059,263,503.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059,263,503.60/59,868.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,396.23

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