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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,652.64, 89,459.82 and 26,371.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,652.64, 89,459.82 and 26,371.96 is: 39,549.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,652.64 : 89,459.82 = 26,371.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,652.64/89,459.82 = 26,371.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,652.64x = 89,459.82 × 26,371.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,652.64x = 2,359,230,794.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,359,230,794.65/59,652.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,549.48

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