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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,655.54, 89,447.40 and 26,358.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,655.54, 89,447.40 and 26,358.60 is: 39,522.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,655.54 : 89,447.40 = 26,358.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,655.54/89,447.40 = 26,358.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,655.54x = 89,447.40 × 26,358.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,655.54x = 2,357,708,237.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,357,708,237.64/59,655.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,522.03

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