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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,275.92, 52,926.84 and 25,426.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,275.92, 52,926.84 and 25,426.32 is: 38,148.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,275.92 : 52,926.84 = 25,426.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,275.92/52,926.84 = 25,426.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,275.92x = 52,926.84 × 25,426.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,275.92x = 1,345,734,770.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,345,734,770.43/35,275.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,148.82

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