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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,381.26, 89,063.64 and 15,005.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,381.26, 89,063.64 and 15,005.28 is: 22,505.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,381.26 : 89,063.64 = 15,005.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,381.26/89,063.64 = 15,005.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,381.26x = 89,063.64 × 15,005.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,381.26x = 1,336,424,856.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336,424,856.02/59,381.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,505.84

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