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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,924.16, 88,384.09 and 25,644.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,924.16, 88,384.09 and 25,644.24 is: 38,465.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,924.16 : 88,384.09 = 25,644.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,924.16/88,384.09 = 25,644.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,924.16x = 88,384.09 × 25,644.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,924.16x = 2,266,542,816.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,266,542,816.14/58,924.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,465.42

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