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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,161.92, 48,472.88 and 25,072.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,161.92, 48,472.88 and 25,072.83 is: 34,564.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,161.92 : 48,472.88 = 25,072.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,161.92/48,472.88 = 25,072.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,161.92x = 48,472.88 × 25,072.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,161.92x = 1,215,352,154.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,352,154.49/35,161.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,564.44

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