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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,724.67, 53,599.01 and 25,062.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,724.67, 53,599.01 and 25,062.14 is: 37,601.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,724.67 : 53,599.01 = 25,062.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,724.67/53,599.01 = 25,062.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,724.67x = 53,599.01 × 25,062.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,724.67x = 1,343,305,892.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,343,305,892.48/35,724.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,601.63

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