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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,522.45, 89,285.90 and 15,150.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,522.45, 89,285.90 and 15,150.24 is: 22,725.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,522.45 : 89,285.90 = 15,150.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,522.45/89,285.90 = 15,150.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,522.45x = 89,285.90 × 15,150.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,522.45x = 1,352,702,737.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,702,737.86/59,522.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,725.93

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