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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,262.72, 48,665.16 and 25,705.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,262.72, 48,665.16 and 25,705.44 is: 35,475.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,262.72 : 48,665.16 = 25,705.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,262.72/48,665.16 = 25,705.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,262.72x = 48,665.16 × 25,705.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,262.72x = 1,250,959,350.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,959,350.47/35,262.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,475.41

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