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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,655.62, 53,424.18 and 25,103.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,655.62, 53,424.18 and 25,103.54 is: 37,613.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,655.62 : 53,424.18 = 25,103.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,655.62/53,424.18 = 25,103.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,655.62x = 53,424.18 × 25,103.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,655.62x = 1,341,135,772.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,135,772.48/35,655.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,613.59

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