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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,954.84, 59,275.80 and 25,963.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,954.84, 59,275.80 and 25,963.20 is: 35,828.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,954.84 : 59,275.80 = 25,963.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,954.84/59,275.80 = 25,963.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,954.84x = 59,275.80 × 25,963.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,954.84x = 1,538,989,450.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,989,450.56/42,954.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,828.08

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