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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,456.76, 48,995.55 and 25,880.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,456.76, 48,995.55 and 25,880.40 is: 35,762.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,456.76 : 48,995.55 = 25,880.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,456.76/48,995.55 = 25,880.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,456.76x = 48,995.55 × 25,880.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,456.76x = 1,268,024,432.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,024,432.22/35,456.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,762.56

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