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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,726.94, 89,590.40 and 15,353.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,726.94, 89,590.40 and 15,353.73 is: 23,030.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,726.94 : 89,590.40 = 15,353.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,726.94/89,590.40 = 15,353.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,726.94x = 89,590.40 × 15,353.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,726.94x = 1,375,546,793.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,546,793.00/59,726.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,030.59

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