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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,702.64, 89,585.32 and 26,445.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,702.64, 89,585.32 and 26,445.68 is: 39,682.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,702.64 : 89,585.32 = 26,445.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,702.64/89,585.32 = 26,445.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,702.64x = 89,585.32 × 26,445.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,702.64x = 2,369,144,705.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,369,144,705.42/59,702.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,682.41

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