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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,015.52, 48,361.72 and 25,497.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,015.52, 48,361.72 and 25,497.96 is: 35,216.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,015.52 : 48,361.72 = 25,497.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,015.52/48,361.72 = 25,497.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,015.52x = 48,361.72 × 25,497.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,015.52x = 1,233,125,202.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,125,202.09/35,015.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,216.53

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