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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,719.62, 53,491.93 and 25,163.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,719.62, 53,491.93 and 25,163.70 is: 37,683.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,719.62 : 53,491.93 = 25,163.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,719.62/53,491.93 = 25,163.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,719.62x = 53,491.93 × 25,163.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,719.62x = 1,346,054,878.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,054,878.94/35,719.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,683.91

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