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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,995.70, 89,993.54 and 15,622.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,995.70, 89,993.54 and 15,622.32 is: 23,433.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,995.70 : 89,993.54 = 15,622.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,995.70/89,993.54 = 15,622.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,995.70x = 89,993.54 × 15,622.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,995.70x = 1,405,907,801.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,405,907,801.70/59,995.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,433.48

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