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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,882.92, 89,775.66 and 22,422

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,882.92, 89,775.66 and 22,422 is: 33,614.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,882.92 : 89,775.66 = 22,422 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,882.92/89,775.66 = 22,422/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,882.92x = 89,775.66 × 22,422
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,882.92x = 2,012,949,848.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,012,949,848.52/59,882.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,614.76

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