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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,729.98, 53,590.01 and 25,023.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,729.98, 53,590.01 and 25,023.91 is: 37,532.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,729.98 : 53,590.01 = 25,023.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,729.98/53,590.01 = 25,023.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,729.98x = 53,590.01 × 25,023.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,729.98x = 1,341,031,421.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,031,421.88/35,729.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,532.39

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