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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,932.59, 89,875.51 and 22,472.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,932.59, 89,875.51 and 22,472.25 is: 33,699.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,932.59 : 89,875.51 = 22,472.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,932.59/89,875.51 = 22,472.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,932.59x = 89,875.51 × 22,472.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,932.59x = 2,019,704,367.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,019,704,367.86/59,932.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,699.60

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