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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,291.94, 52,891.17 and 25,887.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,291.94, 52,891.17 and 25,887.93 is: 38,797.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,291.94 : 52,891.17 = 25,887.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,291.94/52,891.17 = 25,887.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,291.94x = 52,891.17 × 25,887.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,291.94x = 1,369,242,906.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,242,906.58/35,291.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,797.61

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