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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,508.63, 89,262.56 and 15,135

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,508.63, 89,262.56 and 15,135 is: 22,702.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,508.63 : 89,262.56 = 15,135 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,508.63/89,262.56 = 15,135/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,508.63x = 89,262.56 × 15,135
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,508.63x = 1,350,988,769.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,988,769.93/59,508.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,702.40

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