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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,755.70, 89,612.90 and 26,499.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,755.70, 89,612.90 and 26,499.06 is: 39,739.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,755.70 : 89,612.90 = 26,499.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,755.70/89,612.90 = 26,499.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,755.70x = 89,612.90 × 26,499.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,755.70x = 2,374,657,613.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,374,657,613.87/59,755.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,739.43

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