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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,975.86, 89,963.91 and 15,602.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,975.86, 89,963.91 and 15,602.54 is: 23,403.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,975.86 : 89,963.91 = 15,602.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,975.86/89,963.91 = 15,602.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,975.86x = 89,963.91 × 15,602.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,975.86x = 1,403,665,504.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403,665,504.33/59,975.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,403.84

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