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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,652.41, 42,274.92 and 25,883.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,652.41, 42,274.92 and 25,883.40 is: 35,697.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,652.41 : 42,274.92 = 25,883.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,652.41/42,274.92 = 25,883.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,652.41x = 42,274.92 × 25,883.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,652.41x = 1,094,218,664.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,218,664.33/30,652.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,697.64

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