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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,291.69, 52,890.80 and 25,887.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,291.69, 52,890.80 and 25,887.68 is: 38,797.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,291.69 : 52,890.80 = 25,887.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,291.69/52,890.80 = 25,887.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,291.69x = 52,890.80 × 25,887.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,291.69x = 1,369,219,711.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,219,711.45/35,291.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,797.23

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