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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,567.64, 89,354.52 and 15,194.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,567.64, 89,354.52 and 15,194.78 is: 22,792.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,567.64 : 89,354.52 = 15,194.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,567.64/89,354.52 = 15,194.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,567.64x = 89,354.52 × 15,194.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,567.64x = 1,357,722,273.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,722,273.41/59,567.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,792.95

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