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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,994.45, 89,996.83 and 15,621.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,994.45, 89,996.83 and 15,621.28 is: 23,433.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,994.45 : 89,996.83 = 15,621.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,994.45/89,996.83 = 15,621.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,994.45x = 89,996.83 × 15,621.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,994.45x = 1,405,865,779.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,405,865,779.45/59,994.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,433.26

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