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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,534.60, 89,277.26 and 25,325.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,534.60, 89,277.26 and 25,325.87 is: 37,978.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,534.60 : 89,277.26 = 25,325.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,534.60/89,277.26 = 25,325.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,534.60x = 89,277.26 × 25,325.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,534.60x = 2,261,023,707.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,261,023,707.70/59,534.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,978.32

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