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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,297.62, 59,764.31 and 25,399.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,297.62, 59,764.31 and 25,399.86 is: 35,059.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,297.62 : 59,764.31 = 25,399.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,297.62/59,764.31 = 25,399.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,297.62x = 59,764.31 × 25,399.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,297.62x = 1,518,004,980.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,004,980.00/43,297.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,059.78

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