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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,673.59, 89,522.94 and 17,550.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,673.59, 89,522.94 and 17,550.15 is: 26,328.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,673.59 : 89,522.94 = 17,550.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,673.59/89,522.94 = 17,550.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,673.59x = 89,522.94 × 17,550.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,673.59x = 1,571,141,160.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,571,141,160.39/59,673.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,328.92

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