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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,586.69, 89,379.95 and 15,213.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,586.69, 89,379.95 and 15,213.45 is: 22,820.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,586.69 : 89,379.95 = 15,213.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,586.69/89,379.95 = 15,213.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,586.69x = 89,379.95 × 15,213.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,586.69x = 1,359,777,438.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,777,438.36/59,586.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,820.15

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