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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,521.83, 89,283.29 and 15,148.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,521.83, 89,283.29 and 15,148.64 is: 22,723.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,521.83 : 89,283.29 = 15,148.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,521.83/89,283.29 = 15,148.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,521.83x = 89,283.29 × 15,148.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,521.83x = 1,352,519,896.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,519,896.07/59,521.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,723.09

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