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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,343.88, 53,017.44 and 25,001.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,343.88, 53,017.44 and 25,001.80 is: 37,503.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,343.88 : 53,017.44 = 25,001.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,343.88/53,017.44 = 25,001.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,343.88x = 53,017.44 × 25,001.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,343.88x = 1,325,531,431.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,531,431.39/35,343.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,503.85

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