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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,872.18, 91,308.26 and 25,332.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,872.18, 91,308.26 and 25,332.82 is: 37,999.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,872.18 : 91,308.26 = 25,332.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,872.18/91,308.26 = 25,332.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,872.18x = 91,308.26 × 25,332.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,872.18x = 2,313,095,550.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,313,095,550.15/60,872.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,999.23

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