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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,463.66, 89,224.58 and 26,179.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,463.66, 89,224.58 and 26,179.54 is: 39,282.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,463.66 : 89,224.58 = 26,179.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,463.66/89,224.58 = 26,179.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,463.66x = 89,224.58 × 26,179.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,463.66x = 2,335,858,461.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,335,858,461.09/59,463.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,282.12

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