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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,656.54, 89,448.90 and 26,359.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,656.54, 89,448.90 and 26,359.60 is: 39,523.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,656.54 : 89,448.90 = 26,359.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,656.54/89,448.90 = 26,359.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,656.54x = 89,448.90 × 26,359.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,656.54x = 2,357,837,224.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,357,837,224.44/59,656.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,523.53

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