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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,663.52, 89,493.18 and 15,290.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,663.52, 89,493.18 and 15,290.64 is: 22,935.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,663.52 : 89,493.18 = 15,290.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,663.52/89,493.18 = 15,290.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,663.52x = 89,493.18 × 15,290.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,663.52x = 1,368,407,997.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,407,997.84/59,663.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,935.42

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