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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,031.58, 89,984.79 and 22,565.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,031.58, 89,984.79 and 22,565.84 is: 33,825.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,031.58 : 89,984.79 = 22,565.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,031.58/89,984.79 = 22,565.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,031.58x = 89,984.79 × 22,565.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,031.58x = 2,030,582,373.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,030,582,373.57/60,031.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,825.24

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