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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,233.80, 52,850.70 and 25,441.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,233.80, 52,850.70 and 25,441.80 is: 38,162.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,233.80 : 52,850.70 = 25,441.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,233.80/52,850.70 = 25,441.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,233.80x = 52,850.70 × 25,441.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,233.80x = 1,344,616,939.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,616,939.26/35,233.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,162.70

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