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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,254.32, 88,902.12 and 25,969.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,254.32, 88,902.12 and 25,969.98 is: 38,964.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,254.32 : 88,902.12 = 25,969.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,254.32/88,902.12 = 25,969.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,254.32x = 88,902.12 × 25,969.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,254.32x = 2,308,786,278.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,308,786,278.36/59,254.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,964.02

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