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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,348.88, 52,907.92 and 25,986.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,348.88, 52,907.92 and 25,986.42 is: 38,894.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,348.88 : 52,907.92 = 25,986.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,348.88/52,907.92 = 25,986.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,348.88x = 52,907.92 × 25,986.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,348.88x = 1,374,887,430.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,374,887,430.45/35,348.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,894.79

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