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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,758.83, 89,642.70 and 15,385.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,758.83, 89,642.70 and 15,385.95 is: 23,080.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,758.83 : 89,642.70 = 15,385.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,758.83/89,642.70 = 15,385.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,758.83x = 89,642.70 × 15,385.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,758.83x = 1,379,238,100.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,379,238,100.07/59,758.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,080.07

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