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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,628.76, 89,442.51 and 15,255.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,628.76, 89,442.51 and 15,255.16 is: 22,882.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,628.76 : 89,442.51 = 15,255.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,628.76/89,442.51 = 15,255.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,628.76x = 89,442.51 × 15,255.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,628.76x = 1,364,460,062.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,460,062.60/59,628.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,882.58

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