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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,557.68, 89,312.68 and 26,254.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,557.68, 89,312.68 and 26,254.08 is: 39,370.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,557.68 : 89,312.68 = 26,254.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,557.68/89,312.68 = 26,254.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,557.68x = 89,312.68 × 26,254.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,557.68x = 2,344,822,278.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,344,822,278.55/59,557.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,370.61

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