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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,435.04, 89,106.48 and 26,580

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,435.04, 89,106.48 and 26,580 is: 39,849.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,435.04 : 89,106.48 = 26,580 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,435.04/89,106.48 = 26,580/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,435.04x = 89,106.48 × 26,580
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,435.04x = 2,368,450,238.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,368,450,238.40/59,435.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,849.39

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