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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,713.80, 53,483.22 and 25,157.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,713.80, 53,483.22 and 25,157.88 is: 37,675.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,713.80 : 53,483.22 = 25,157.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,713.80/53,483.22 = 25,157.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,713.80x = 53,483.22 × 25,157.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,713.80x = 1,345,524,430.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,345,524,430.77/35,713.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,675.20

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