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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,483.64, 89,248.82 and 26,180.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,483.64, 89,248.82 and 26,180.35 is: 39,280.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,483.64 : 89,248.82 = 26,180.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,483.64/89,248.82 = 26,180.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,483.64x = 89,248.82 × 26,180.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,483.64x = 2,336,565,344.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,336,565,344.69/59,483.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,280.81

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