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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,954.40, 89,923.68 and 15,584.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,954.40, 89,923.68 and 15,584.22 is: 23,374.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,954.40 : 89,923.68 = 15,584.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,954.40/89,923.68 = 15,584.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,954.40x = 89,923.68 × 15,584.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,954.40x = 1,401,390,412.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,390,412.33/59,954.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,374.27

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