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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,679.28, 49,186.12 and 25,035.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,679.28, 49,186.12 and 25,035.92 is: 34,513.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,679.28 : 49,186.12 = 25,035.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,679.28/49,186.12 = 25,035.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,679.28x = 49,186.12 × 25,035.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,679.28x = 1,231,419,765.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,419,765.43/35,679.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,513.58

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