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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,768.64, 89,652.95 and 15,394.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,768.64, 89,652.95 and 15,394.24 is: 23,091.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,768.64 : 89,652.95 = 15,394.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,768.64/89,652.95 = 15,394.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,768.64x = 89,652.95 × 15,394.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,768.64x = 1,380,138,580.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,380,138,580.74/59,768.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,091.35

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