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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,521.98, 89,251.38 and 26,203.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,521.98, 89,251.38 and 26,203.44 is: 39,291.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,521.98 : 89,251.38 = 26,203.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,521.98/89,251.38 = 26,203.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,521.98x = 89,251.38 × 26,203.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,521.98x = 2,338,693,180.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,338,693,180.75/59,521.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,291.25

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