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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,233.28, 48,664.48 and 25,657.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,233.28, 48,664.48 and 25,657.84 is: 35,438.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,233.28 : 48,664.48 = 25,657.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,233.28/48,664.48 = 25,657.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,233.28x = 48,664.48 × 25,657.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,233.28x = 1,248,625,441.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,625,441.52/35,233.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,438.81

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