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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,813.56, 89,642.58 and 26,483.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,813.56, 89,642.58 and 26,483.68 is: 39,691.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,813.56 : 89,642.58 = 26,483.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,813.56/89,642.58 = 26,483.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,813.56x = 89,642.58 × 26,483.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,813.56x = 2,374,065,403.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,374,065,403.09/59,813.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,691.09

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