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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,999.09, 90,003.99 and 15,626.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,999.09, 90,003.99 and 15,626.22 is: 23,440.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,999.09 : 90,003.99 = 15,626.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,999.09/90,003.99 = 15,626.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,999.09x = 90,003.99 × 15,626.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,999.09x = 1,406,422,148.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,406,422,148.62/59,999.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,440.73

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