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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,350.88, 52,910.92 and 25,988.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,350.88, 52,910.92 and 25,988.42 is: 38,897.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,350.88 : 52,910.92 = 25,988.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,350.88/52,910.92 = 25,988.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,350.88x = 52,910.92 × 25,988.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,350.88x = 1,375,071,211.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,071,211.55/35,350.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,897.79

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