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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,732.61, 53,593.95 and 25,026.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,732.61, 53,593.95 and 25,026.54 is: 37,536.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,732.61 : 53,593.95 = 25,026.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,732.61/53,593.95 = 25,026.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,732.61x = 53,593.95 × 25,026.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,732.61x = 1,341,271,133.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,271,133.43/35,732.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,536.33

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