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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,470.61, 89,205.91 and 15,097.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,470.61, 89,205.91 and 15,097.59 is: 22,646.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,470.61 : 89,205.91 = 15,097.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,470.61/89,205.91 = 15,097.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,470.61x = 89,205.91 × 15,097.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,470.61x = 1,346,794,217.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,794,217.01/59,470.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,646.39

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