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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,577.54, 89,389.40 and 26,274.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,577.54, 89,389.40 and 26,274.09 is: 39,421.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,577.54 : 89,389.40 = 26,274.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,577.54/89,389.40 = 26,274.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,577.54x = 89,389.40 × 26,274.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,577.54x = 2,348,625,009.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,348,625,009.28/59,577.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,421.32

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