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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,229.44, 52,847.40 and 25,140.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,229.44, 52,847.40 and 25,140.08 is: 37,712.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,229.44 : 52,847.40 = 25,140.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,229.44/52,847.40 = 25,140.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,229.44x = 52,847.40 × 25,140.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,229.44x = 1,328,587,863.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,328,587,863.79/35,229.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,712.43

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