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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,847.22, 89,773.90 and 15,474.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,847.22, 89,773.90 and 15,474.35 is: 23,212.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,847.22 : 89,773.90 = 15,474.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,847.22/89,773.90 = 15,474.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,847.22x = 89,773.90 × 15,474.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,847.22x = 1,389,192,749.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,192,749.47/59,847.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,212.32

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