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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,281.84, 52,885.86 and 25,907.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,281.84, 52,885.86 and 25,907.92 is: 38,834.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,281.84 : 52,885.86 = 25,907.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,281.84/52,885.86 = 25,907.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,281.84x = 52,885.86 × 25,907.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,281.84x = 1,370,162,630.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,370,162,630.01/35,281.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,834.78

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