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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,523.58, 89,285.91 and 15,150.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,523.58, 89,285.91 and 15,150.39 is: 22,725.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,523.58 : 89,285.91 = 15,150.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,523.58/89,285.91 = 15,150.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,523.58x = 89,285.91 × 15,150.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,523.58x = 1,352,716,358.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,716,358.00/59,523.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,725.72

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