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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,522.58, 89,284.41 and 15,149.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,522.58, 89,284.41 and 15,149.39 is: 22,724.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,522.58 : 89,284.41 = 15,149.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,522.58/89,284.41 = 15,149.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,522.58x = 89,284.41 × 15,149.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,522.58x = 1,352,603,901.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,603,901.59/59,522.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,724.21

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