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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,309.25, 88,913.62 and 26,004.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,309.25, 88,913.62 and 26,004.07 is: 38,984.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,309.25 : 88,913.62 = 26,004.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,309.25/88,913.62 = 26,004.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,309.25x = 88,913.62 × 26,004.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,309.25x = 2,312,115,998.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,312,115,998.43/59,309.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,984.07

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