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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,658.21, 89,480.58 and 15,285.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,658.21, 89,480.58 and 15,285.30 is: 22,926.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,658.21 : 89,480.58 = 15,285.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,658.21/89,480.58 = 15,285.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,658.21x = 89,480.58 × 15,285.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,658.21x = 1,367,737,509.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,367,737,509.47/59,658.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,926.22

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