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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,164.52, 52,745.18 and 25,321.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,164.52, 52,745.18 and 25,321.64 is: 37,981.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,164.52 : 52,745.18 = 25,321.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,164.52/52,745.18 = 25,321.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,164.52x = 52,745.18 × 25,321.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,164.52x = 1,335,594,459.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,335,594,459.70/35,164.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,981.31

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