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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,005.59, 90,013.51 and 15,632.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,005.59, 90,013.51 and 15,632.35 is: 23,449.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,005.59 : 90,013.51 = 15,632.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,005.59/90,013.51 = 15,632.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,005.59x = 90,013.51 × 15,632.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,005.59x = 1,407,122,693.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,407,122,693.05/60,005.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,449.86

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