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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,995.01, 89,997.90 and 15,622.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,995.01, 89,997.90 and 15,622.15 is: 23,434.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,995.01 : 89,997.90 = 15,622.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,995.01/89,997.90 = 15,622.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,995.01x = 89,997.90 × 15,622.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,995.01x = 1,405,960,693.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,405,960,693.49/59,995.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,434.63

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