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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,122.60, 88,611.90 and 25,772.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,122.60, 88,611.90 and 25,772.20 is: 38,626.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,122.60 : 88,611.90 = 25,772.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,122.60/88,611.90 = 25,772.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,122.60x = 88,611.90 × 25,772.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,122.60x = 2,283,723,609.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,283,723,609.18/59,122.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,626.91

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