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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,347.68, 89,014.86 and 14,974.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,347.68, 89,014.86 and 14,974.44 is: 22,459.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,347.68 : 89,014.86 = 14,974.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,347.68/89,014.86 = 14,974.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,347.68x = 89,014.86 × 14,974.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,347.68x = 1,332,947,680.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,947,680.18/59,347.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,459.98

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