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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,291.10, 88,967.30 and 26,034.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,291.10, 88,967.30 and 26,034.53 is: 39,065.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,291.10 : 88,967.30 = 26,034.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,291.10/88,967.30 = 26,034.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,291.10x = 88,967.30 × 26,034.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,291.10x = 2,316,221,265.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,316,221,265.86/59,291.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,065.24

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