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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,453.68, 89,180.52 and 15,083.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,453.68, 89,180.52 and 15,083.76 is: 22,625.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,453.68 : 89,180.52 = 15,083.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,453.68/89,180.52 = 15,083.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,453.68x = 89,180.52 × 15,083.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,453.68x = 1,345,177,560.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,345,177,560.36/59,453.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,625.64

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