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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,455.68, 89,183.52 and 15,085.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,455.68, 89,183.52 and 15,085.76 is: 22,628.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,455.68 : 89,183.52 = 15,085.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,455.68/89,183.52 = 15,085.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,455.68x = 89,183.52 × 15,085.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,455.68x = 1,345,401,178.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,345,401,178.68/59,455.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,628.64

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