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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,676.79, 53,597.23 and 25,171.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,676.79, 53,597.23 and 25,171.02 is: 37,814.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,676.79 : 53,597.23 = 25,171.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,676.79/53,597.23 = 25,171.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,676.79x = 53,597.23 × 25,171.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,676.79x = 1,349,096,885.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,096,885.35/35,676.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,814.42

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