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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,946.66, 89,896.53 and 22,486.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,946.66, 89,896.53 and 22,486.26 is: 33,720.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,946.66 : 89,896.53 = 22,486.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,946.66/89,896.53 = 22,486.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,946.66x = 89,896.53 × 22,486.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,946.66x = 2,021,436,746.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,021,436,746.68/59,946.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,720.59

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