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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,584.73, 89,376.99 and 15,211.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,584.73, 89,376.99 and 15,211.49 is: 22,817.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,584.73 : 89,376.99 = 15,211.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,584.73/89,376.99 = 15,211.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,584.73x = 89,376.99 × 15,211.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,584.73x = 1,359,556,742.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,556,742.73/59,584.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,817.20

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