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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,926.21, 89,903.79 and 22,486.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,926.21, 89,903.79 and 22,486.59 is: 33,735.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,926.21 : 89,903.79 = 22,486.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,926.21/89,903.79 = 22,486.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,926.21x = 89,903.79 × 22,486.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,926.21x = 2,021,629,665.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,021,629,665.18/59,926.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,735.32

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