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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,389.92, 41,899.68 and 25,848.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,389.92, 41,899.68 and 25,848.16 is: 35,637.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,389.92 : 41,899.68 = 25,848.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,389.92/41,899.68 = 25,848.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,389.92x = 41,899.68 × 25,848.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,389.92x = 1,083,029,632.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,029,632.59/30,389.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,637.79

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