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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,908.84, 89,863.62 and 26,621.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,908.84, 89,863.62 and 26,621.08 is: 39,931.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,908.84 : 89,863.62 = 26,621.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,908.84/89,863.62 = 26,621.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,908.84x = 89,863.62 × 26,621.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,908.84x = 2,392,266,617.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,392,266,617.11/59,908.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,931.78

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