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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,078.76, 52,534.08 and 25,565.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,078.76, 52,534.08 and 25,565.58 is: 38,287.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,078.76 : 52,534.08 = 25,565.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,078.76/52,534.08 = 25,565.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,078.76x = 52,534.08 × 25,565.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,078.76x = 1,343,064,224.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,343,064,224.97/35,078.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,287.11

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