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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,689.64, 88,034.46 and 25,382.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,689.64, 88,034.46 and 25,382.44 is: 38,073.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,689.64 : 88,034.46 = 25,382.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,689.64/88,034.46 = 25,382.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,689.64x = 88,034.46 × 25,382.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,689.64x = 2,234,529,398.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,234,529,398.88/58,689.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,073.66

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