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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,759.64, 89,639.52 and 15,386.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,759.64, 89,639.52 and 15,386.49 is: 23,079.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,759.64 : 89,639.52 = 15,386.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,759.64/89,639.52 = 15,386.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,759.64x = 89,639.52 × 15,386.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,759.64x = 1,379,237,578.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,379,237,578.08/59,759.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,079.75

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