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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,680.61, 88,036.27 and 25,392.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,680.61, 88,036.27 and 25,392.87 is: 38,095.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,680.61 : 88,036.27 = 25,392.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,680.61/88,036.27 = 25,392.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,680.61x = 88,036.27 × 25,392.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,680.61x = 2,235,493,495.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,235,493,495.91/58,680.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,095.95

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