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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,474.88, 89,215.68 and 26,210.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,474.88, 89,215.68 and 26,210.56 is: 39,317.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,474.88 : 89,215.68 = 26,210.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,474.88/89,215.68 = 26,210.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,474.88x = 89,215.68 × 26,210.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,474.88x = 2,338,392,933.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,338,392,933.58/59,474.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,317.32

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