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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,744.76, 88,149.03 and 25,005.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,744.76, 88,149.03 and 25,005.26 is: 37,521.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,744.76 : 88,149.03 = 25,005.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,744.76/88,149.03 = 25,005.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,744.76x = 88,149.03 × 25,005.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,744.76x = 2,204,188,973.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,204,188,973.15/58,744.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,521.46

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