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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,474.44, 98,267.58 and 26,059.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,474.44, 98,267.58 and 26,059.24 is: 39,111.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,474.44 : 98,267.58 = 26,059.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,474.44/98,267.58 = 26,059.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,474.44x = 98,267.58 × 26,059.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,474.44x = 2,560,778,451.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,560,778,451.44/65,474.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,111.12

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