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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,380.51, 89,062.53 and 15,004.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,380.51, 89,062.53 and 15,004.54 is: 22,504.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,380.51 : 89,062.53 = 15,004.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,380.51/89,062.53 = 15,004.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,380.51x = 89,062.53 × 15,004.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,380.51x = 1,336,342,293.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336,342,293.89/59,380.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,504.73

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