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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,407.74, 89,097 and 26,136.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,407.74, 89,097 and 26,136.18 is: 39,197.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,407.74 : 89,097 = 26,136.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,407.74/89,097 = 26,136.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,407.74x = 89,097 × 26,136.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,407.74x = 2,328,655,229.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,328,655,229.46/59,407.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,197.84

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