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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,949.63, 89,901 and 22,489.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,949.63, 89,901 and 22,489.29 is: 33,725.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,949.63 : 89,901 = 22,489.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,949.63/89,901 = 22,489.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,949.63x = 89,901 × 22,489.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,949.63x = 2,021,809,660.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,021,809,660.29/59,949.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,725.14

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