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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,725.67, 42,355.35 and 25,051.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,725.67, 42,355.35 and 25,051.71 is: 34,533.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,725.67 : 42,355.35 = 25,051.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,725.67/42,355.35 = 25,051.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,725.67x = 42,355.35 × 25,051.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,725.67x = 1,061,073,945.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,073,945.15/30,725.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,533.79

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