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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,052.93, 63,007.99 and 25,377.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,052.93, 63,007.99 and 25,377.93 is: 38,023.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,052.93 : 63,007.99 = 25,377.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,052.93/63,007.99 = 25,377.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,052.93x = 63,007.99 × 25,377.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,052.93x = 1,599,012,391.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,012,391.38/42,052.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,023.80

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