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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,292.24, 88,931.77 and 14,919

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,292.24, 88,931.77 and 14,919 is: 22,376.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,292.24 : 88,931.77 = 14,919 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,292.24/88,931.77 = 14,919/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,292.24x = 88,931.77 × 14,919
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,292.24x = 1,326,773,076.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,773,076.63/59,292.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,376.84

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