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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,521.46, 89,282.72 and 15,148.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,521.46, 89,282.72 and 15,148.26 is: 22,722.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,521.46 : 89,282.72 = 15,148.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,521.46/89,282.72 = 15,148.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,521.46x = 89,282.72 × 15,148.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,521.46x = 1,352,477,893.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,477,893.94/59,521.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,722.53

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