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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,949.87, 52,372.96 and 25,670.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,949.87, 52,372.96 and 25,670.51 is: 38,467.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,949.87 : 52,372.96 = 25,670.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,949.87/52,372.96 = 25,670.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,949.87x = 52,372.96 × 25,670.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,949.87x = 1,344,440,660.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,440,660.17/34,949.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,467.68

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