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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,441.22, 89,160.92 and 14,463

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,441.22, 89,160.92 and 14,463 is: 21,694.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,441.22 : 89,160.92 = 14,463 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,441.22/89,160.92 = 14,463/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,441.22x = 89,160.92 × 14,463
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,441.22x = 1,289,534,385.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,534,385.96/59,441.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,694.28

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