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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,473, 89,244.06 and 26,641

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,473, 89,244.06 and 26,641 is: 39,976.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,473 : 89,244.06 = 26,641 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,473/89,244.06 = 26,641/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,473x = 89,244.06 × 26,641
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,473x = 2,377,551,002.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,377,551,002.46/59,473
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,976.98

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