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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,759.76, 89,632.29 and 15,386.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,759.76, 89,632.29 and 15,386.76 is: 23,078.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,759.76 : 89,632.29 = 15,386.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,759.76/89,632.29 = 15,386.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,759.76x = 89,632.29 × 15,386.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,759.76x = 1,379,150,534.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,379,150,534.48/59,759.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,078.25

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