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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,554.59, 89,346.86 and 26,283.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,554.59, 89,346.86 and 26,283.84 is: 39,432.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,554.59 : 89,346.86 = 26,283.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,554.59/89,346.86 = 26,283.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,554.59x = 89,346.86 × 26,283.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,554.59x = 2,348,378,572.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,348,378,572.74/59,554.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,432.37

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