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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,424.78, 59,940.97 and 25,525.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,424.78, 59,940.97 and 25,525.09 is: 35,233.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,424.78 : 59,940.97 = 25,525.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,424.78/59,940.97 = 25,525.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,424.78x = 59,940.97 × 25,525.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,424.78x = 1,529,998,665.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,998,665.05/43,424.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,233.31

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