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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,912.82, 89,871.39 and 22,469.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,912.82, 89,871.39 and 22,469.10 is: 33,704.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,912.82 : 89,871.39 = 22,469.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,912.82/89,871.39 = 22,469.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,912.82x = 89,871.39 × 22,469.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,912.82x = 2,019,329,249.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,019,329,249.05/59,912.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,704.46

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