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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91,744, 137,639.12 and 26,080

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91,744, 137,639.12 and 26,080 is: 39,126.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91,744 : 137,639.12 = 26,080 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91,744/137,639.12 = 26,080/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91,744x = 137,639.12 × 26,080
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91,744x = 3,589,628,249.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,589,628,249.60/91,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,126.57

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