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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,627.60, 89,444.46 and 15,254.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,627.60, 89,444.46 and 15,254.74 is: 22,882.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,627.60 : 89,444.46 = 15,254.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,627.60/89,444.46 = 15,254.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,627.60x = 89,444.46 × 15,254.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,627.60x = 1,364,451,534.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,451,534.52/59,627.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,882.89

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