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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,940.88, 89,920.98 and 22,503.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,940.88, 89,920.98 and 22,503.82 is: 33,759.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,940.88 : 89,920.98 = 22,503.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,940.88/89,920.98 = 22,503.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,940.88x = 89,920.98 × 22,503.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,940.88x = 2,023,565,548.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,023,565,548.14/59,940.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,759.36

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