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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,375.52, 89,055.02 and 14,999.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,375.52, 89,055.02 and 14,999.56 is: 22,497.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,375.52 : 89,055.02 = 14,999.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,375.52/89,055.02 = 14,999.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,375.52x = 89,055.02 × 14,999.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,375.52x = 1,335,786,115.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,335,786,115.79/59,375.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,497.25

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