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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89,467.28, 134,167.71 and 26,270

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89,467.28, 134,167.71 and 26,270 is: 39,395.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89,467.28 : 134,167.71 = 26,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89,467.28/134,167.71 = 26,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89,467.28x = 134,167.71 × 26,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89,467.28x = 3,524,585,741.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,524,585,741.70/89,467.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,395.25

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