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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,550.04, 89,278.98 and 26,695

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,550.04, 89,278.98 and 26,695 is: 40,021.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,550.04 : 89,278.98 = 26,695 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,550.04/89,278.98 = 26,695/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,550.04x = 89,278.98 × 26,695
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,550.04x = 2,383,302,371.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,383,302,371.10/59,550.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,021.84

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