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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,619.54, 89,428.96 and 15,246.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,619.54, 89,428.96 and 15,246.23 is: 22,869.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,619.54 : 89,428.96 = 15,246.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,619.54/89,428.96 = 15,246.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,619.54x = 89,428.96 × 15,246.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,619.54x = 1,363,454,064.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363,454,064.73/59,619.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,869.25

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