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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,361.52, 89,067 and 26,064.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,361.52, 89,067 and 26,064.40 is: 39,107.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,361.52 : 89,067 = 26,064.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,361.52/89,067 = 26,064.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,361.52x = 89,067 × 26,064.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,361.52x = 2,321,477,914.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,321,477,914.80/59,361.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,107.45

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