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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,140.74, 48,523.77 and 25,099.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,140.74, 48,523.77 and 25,099.98 is: 34,659.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,140.74 : 48,523.77 = 25,099.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,140.74/48,523.77 = 25,099.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,140.74x = 48,523.77 × 25,099.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,140.74x = 1,217,945,656.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217,945,656.52/35,140.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,659.08

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