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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,901.89, 89,826.59 and 22,435.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,901.89, 89,826.59 and 22,435.67 is: 33,643.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,901.89 : 89,826.59 = 22,435.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,901.89/89,826.59 = 22,435.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,901.89x = 89,826.59 × 22,435.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,901.89x = 2,015,320,011.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015,320,011.12/59,901.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,643.68

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