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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,408.68, 89,113 and 15,035.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,408.68, 89,113 and 15,035.66 is: 22,553.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,408.68 : 89,113 = 15,035.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,408.68/89,113 = 15,035.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,408.68x = 89,113 × 15,035.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,408.68x = 1,339,872,769.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,872,769.58/59,408.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,553.48

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