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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,998.18, 90,013.96 and 26,258.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,998.18, 90,013.96 and 26,258.18 is: 39,394.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,998.18 : 90,013.96 = 26,258.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,998.18/90,013.96 = 26,258.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,998.18x = 90,013.96 × 26,258.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,998.18x = 2,363,602,764.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,363,602,764.19/59,998.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,394.57

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