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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,571.84, 89,338.31 and 26,290.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,571.84, 89,338.31 and 26,290.56 is: 39,427.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,571.84 : 89,338.31 = 26,290.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,571.84/89,338.31 = 26,290.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,571.84x = 89,338.31 × 26,290.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,571.84x = 2,348,754,199.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,348,754,199.35/59,571.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,427.26

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