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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,668.35, 89,502.52 and 15,295.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,668.35, 89,502.52 and 15,295.48 is: 22,943.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,668.35 : 89,502.52 = 15,295.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,668.35/89,502.52 = 15,295.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,668.35x = 89,502.52 × 15,295.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,668.35x = 1,368,984,274.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,984,274.75/59,668.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,943.22

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