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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,321.94, 88,972.83 and 26,033.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,321.94, 88,972.83 and 26,033.07 is: 39,045.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,321.94 : 88,972.83 = 26,033.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,321.94/88,972.83 = 26,033.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,321.94x = 88,972.83 × 26,033.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,321.94x = 2,316,235,911.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,316,235,911.49/59,321.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,045.18

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