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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,671.91, 89,507.98 and 15,298.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,671.91, 89,507.98 and 15,298.82 is: 22,948.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,671.91 : 89,507.98 = 15,298.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,671.91/89,507.98 = 15,298.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,671.91x = 89,507.98 × 15,298.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,671.91x = 1,369,365,950.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,365,950.55/59,671.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,948.25

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