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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,403.54, 89,097 and 15,027.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,403.54, 89,097 and 15,027.60 is: 22,539.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,403.54 : 89,097 = 15,027.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,403.54/89,097 = 15,027.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,403.54x = 89,097 × 15,027.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,403.54x = 1,338,914,077.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,914,077.20/59,403.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,539.30

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