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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,512.35, 89,269.03 and 15,139.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,512.35, 89,269.03 and 15,139.14 is: 22,708.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,512.35 : 89,269.03 = 15,139.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,512.35/89,269.03 = 15,139.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,512.35x = 89,269.03 × 15,139.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,512.35x = 1,351,456,342.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,456,342.83/59,512.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,708.84

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