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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,855.71, 91,295.91 and 25,795.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,855.71, 91,295.91 and 25,795.26 is: 38,698.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,855.71 : 91,295.91 = 25,795.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,855.71/91,295.91 = 25,795.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,855.71x = 91,295.91 × 25,795.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,855.71x = 2,355,001,735.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,355,001,735.39/60,855.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,698.13

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