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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,646.65, 89,465.30 and 26,367.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,646.65, 89,465.30 and 26,367.80 is: 39,549.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,646.65 : 89,465.30 = 26,367.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,646.65/89,465.30 = 26,367.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,646.65x = 89,465.30 × 26,367.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,646.65x = 2,359,002,558.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,359,002,558.17/59,646.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,549.63

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