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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,465.68, 89,198.56 and 15,095.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,465.68, 89,198.56 and 15,095.76 is: 22,643.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,465.68 : 89,198.56 = 15,095.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,465.68/89,198.56 = 15,095.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,465.68x = 89,198.56 × 15,095.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,465.68x = 1,346,520,054.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,520,054.11/59,465.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,643.65

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