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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,929, 89,907.90 and 22,993

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,929, 89,907.90 and 22,993 is: 34,495.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,929 : 89,907.90 = 22,993 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,929/89,907.90 = 22,993/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,929x = 89,907.90 × 22,993
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,929x = 2,067,252,344.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,067,252,344.70/59,929
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,495.02

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