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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,657.69, 87,969.19 and 25,369.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,657.69, 87,969.19 and 25,369.73 is: 38,047.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,657.69 : 87,969.19 = 25,369.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,657.69/87,969.19 = 25,369.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,657.69x = 87,969.19 × 25,369.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,657.69x = 2,231,754,598.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,231,754,598.62/58,657.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,047.09

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