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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,997.22, 90,022.10 and 28,429.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,997.22, 90,022.10 and 28,429.81 is: 42,657.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,997.22 : 90,022.10 = 28,429.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,997.22/90,022.10 = 28,429.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,997.22x = 90,022.10 × 28,429.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,997.22x = 2,559,311,198.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,559,311,198.80/59,997.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,657.16

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