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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,628.51, 89,442.14 and 15,254.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,628.51, 89,442.14 and 15,254.91 is: 22,882.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,628.51 : 89,442.14 = 15,254.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,628.51/89,442.14 = 15,254.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,628.51x = 89,442.14 × 15,254.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,628.51x = 1,364,431,981.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,431,981.38/59,628.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,882.21

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