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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,458.80, 53,188.20 and 25,690.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,458.80, 53,188.20 and 25,690.20 is: 38,535.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,458.80 : 53,188.20 = 25,690.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,458.80/53,188.20 = 25,690.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,458.80x = 53,188.20 × 25,690.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,458.80x = 1,366,415,495.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,415,495.64/35,458.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,535.30

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