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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,994.93, 89,993.88 and 15,623.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,994.93, 89,993.88 and 15,623.67 is: 23,435.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,994.93 : 89,993.88 = 15,623.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,994.93/89,993.88 = 15,623.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,994.93x = 89,993.88 × 15,623.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,994.93x = 1,406,034,683.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,406,034,683.14/59,994.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,435.89

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