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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,555.34, 89,332.46 and 26,275.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,555.34, 89,332.46 and 26,275.43 is: 39,412.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,555.34 : 89,332.46 = 26,275.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,555.34/89,332.46 = 26,275.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,555.34x = 89,332.46 × 26,275.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,555.34x = 2,347,248,221.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,347,248,221.42/59,555.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,412.89

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