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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,610.08, 132,892.42 and 26,266

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88,610.08, 132,892.42 and 26,266 is: 39,392.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,610.08 : 132,892.42 = 26,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,610.08/132,892.42 = 26,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,610.08x = 132,892.42 × 26,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,610.08x = 3,490,552,303.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,490,552,303.72/88,610.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,392.27

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