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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,465.88, 89,198.60 and 15,092.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,465.88, 89,198.60 and 15,092.46 is: 22,638.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,465.88 : 89,198.60 = 15,092.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,465.88/89,198.60 = 15,092.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,465.88x = 89,198.60 × 15,092.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,465.88x = 1,346,226,227.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,226,227.09/59,465.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,638.63

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