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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,370.78, 53,009.29 and 25,966.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,370.78, 53,009.29 and 25,966.83 is: 38,915.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,370.78 : 53,009.29 = 25,966.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,370.78/53,009.29 = 25,966.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,370.78x = 53,009.29 × 25,966.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,370.78x = 1,376,483,008.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,376,483,008.85/35,370.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,915.83

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