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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,511.55, 89,274.66 and 26,239.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,511.55, 89,274.66 and 26,239.99 is: 39,363.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,511.55 : 89,274.66 = 26,239.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,511.55/89,274.66 = 26,239.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,511.55x = 89,274.66 × 26,239.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,511.55x = 2,342,566,185.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,342,566,185.65/59,511.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,363.22

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