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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,221.79, 91,868.13 and 25,679.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,221.79, 91,868.13 and 25,679.95 is: 38,534.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,221.79 : 91,868.13 = 25,679.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,221.79/91,868.13 = 25,679.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,221.79x = 91,868.13 × 25,679.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,221.79x = 2,359,168,984.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,359,168,984.99/61,221.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,534.79

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