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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,356.70, 89,034.72 and 14,983.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,356.70, 89,034.72 and 14,983.27 is: 22,474.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,356.70 : 89,034.72 = 14,983.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,356.70/89,034.72 = 14,983.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,356.70x = 89,034.72 × 14,983.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,356.70x = 1,334,031,174.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,031,174.22/59,356.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,474.82

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