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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,445.24, 89,166.92 and 14,467

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,445.24, 89,166.92 and 14,467 is: 21,700.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,445.24 : 89,166.92 = 14,467 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,445.24/89,166.92 = 14,467/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,445.24x = 89,166.92 × 14,467
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,445.24x = 1,289,977,831.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,977,831.64/59,445.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,700.27

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