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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,708.57, 89,521.34 and 26,410.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,708.57, 89,521.34 and 26,410.46 is: 39,597.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,708.57 : 89,521.34 = 26,410.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,708.57/89,521.34 = 26,410.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,708.57x = 89,521.34 × 26,410.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,708.57x = 2,364,299,189.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,364,299,189.56/59,708.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,597.32

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