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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,554.89, 89,329.86 and 15,182.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,554.89, 89,329.86 and 15,182.73 is: 22,773.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,554.89 : 89,329.86 = 15,182.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,554.89/89,329.86 = 15,182.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,554.89x = 89,329.86 × 15,182.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,554.89x = 1,356,271,145.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356,271,145.32/59,554.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,773.46

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