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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,512.39, 89,267.22 and 15,139.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,512.39, 89,267.22 and 15,139.19 is: 22,708.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,512.39 : 89,267.22 = 15,139.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,512.39/89,267.22 = 15,139.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,512.39x = 89,267.22 × 15,139.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,512.39x = 1,351,433,627.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,433,627.52/59,512.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,708.44

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