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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,062.91, 58,035.06 and 25,063.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,062.91, 58,035.06 and 25,063.08 is: 34,580.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,062.91 : 58,035.06 = 25,063.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,062.91/58,035.06 = 25,063.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,062.91x = 58,035.06 × 25,063.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,062.91x = 1,454,537,351.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,537,351.58/42,062.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,580.05

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