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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,668.98, 89,489.58 and 26,370.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,668.98, 89,489.58 and 26,370.90 is: 39,550.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,668.98 : 89,489.58 = 26,370.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,668.98/89,489.58 = 26,370.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,668.98x = 89,489.58 × 26,370.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,668.98x = 2,359,920,765.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,359,920,765.22/59,668.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,550.21

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