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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,711.68, 89,553.52 and 26,413.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,711.68, 89,553.52 and 26,413.60 is: 39,614.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,711.68 : 89,553.52 = 26,413.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,711.68/89,553.52 = 26,413.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,711.68x = 89,553.52 × 26,413.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,711.68x = 2,365,430,855.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,365,430,855.87/59,711.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,614.21

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