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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,292.79, 52,892.46 and 25,888.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,292.79, 52,892.46 and 25,888.78 is: 38,798.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,292.79 : 52,892.46 = 25,888.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,292.79/52,892.46 = 25,888.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,292.79x = 52,892.46 × 25,888.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,292.79x = 1,369,321,260.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,321,260.60/35,292.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,798.90

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