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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,298.90, 52,823.34 and 25,916.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,298.90, 52,823.34 and 25,916.67 is: 38,783.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,298.90 : 52,823.34 = 25,916.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,298.90/52,823.34 = 25,916.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,298.90x = 52,823.34 × 25,916.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,298.90x = 1,369,005,071.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,005,071.08/35,298.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,783.22

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