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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,961.23, 91,441.86 and 25,876.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,961.23, 91,441.86 and 25,876.28 is: 38,814.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,961.23 : 91,441.86 = 25,876.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,961.23/91,441.86 = 25,876.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,961.23x = 91,441.86 × 25,876.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,961.23x = 2,366,175,173.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,366,175,173.08/60,961.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,814.43

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