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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,614.76, 89,421.84 and 15,241.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,614.76, 89,421.84 and 15,241.46 is: 22,862.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,614.76 : 89,421.84 = 15,241.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,614.76/89,421.84 = 15,241.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,614.76x = 89,421.84 × 15,241.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,614.76x = 1,362,919,397.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,362,919,397.49/59,614.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,862.11

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