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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,277.92, 52,929.84 and 25,428.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,277.92, 52,929.84 and 25,428.32 is: 38,151.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,277.92 : 52,929.84 = 25,428.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,277.92/52,929.84 = 25,428.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,277.92x = 52,929.84 × 25,428.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,277.92x = 1,345,916,909.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,345,916,909.07/35,277.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,151.82

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