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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,999.51, 89,929.97 and 22,535.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,999.51, 89,929.97 and 22,535.67 is: 33,777.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,999.51 : 89,929.97 = 22,535.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,999.51/89,929.97 = 22,535.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,999.51x = 89,929.97 × 22,535.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,999.51x = 2,026,631,993.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,026,631,993.62/59,999.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,777.48

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