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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,379.26, 89,060.66 and 15,003.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,379.26, 89,060.66 and 15,003.28 is: 22,502.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,379.26 : 89,060.66 = 15,003.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,379.26/89,060.66 = 15,003.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,379.26x = 89,060.66 × 15,003.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,379.26x = 1,336,201,498.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336,201,498.65/59,379.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,502.83

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