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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,374.16, 89,061.42 and 14,395.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,374.16, 89,061.42 and 14,395.34 is: 21,593.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,374.16 : 89,061.42 = 14,395.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,374.16/89,061.42 = 14,395.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,374.16x = 89,061.42 × 14,395.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,374.16x = 1,282,069,421.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,069,421.78/59,374.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,593.05

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