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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,994.19, 89,991.29 and 15,620.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,994.19, 89,991.29 and 15,620.82 is: 23,431.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,994.19 : 89,991.29 = 15,620.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,994.19/89,991.29 = 15,620.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,994.19x = 89,991.29 × 15,620.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,994.19x = 1,405,737,612.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,405,737,612.10/59,994.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,431.23

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