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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,875.91, 89,765.16 and 22,415

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,875.91, 89,765.16 and 22,415 is: 33,604.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,875.91 : 89,765.16 = 22,415 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,875.91/89,765.16 = 22,415/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,875.91x = 89,765.16 × 22,415
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,875.91x = 2,012,086,061.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,012,086,061.40/59,875.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,604.27

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