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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,729.55, 47,888.17 and 25,150.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,729.55, 47,888.17 and 25,150.49 is: 34,679.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,729.55 : 47,888.17 = 25,150.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,729.55/47,888.17 = 25,150.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,729.55x = 47,888.17 × 25,150.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,729.55x = 1,204,410,940.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,410,940.70/34,729.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,679.72

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