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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,747.77, 53,630.76 and 25,238.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,747.77, 53,630.76 and 25,238.26 is: 37,863.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,747.77 : 53,630.76 = 25,238.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,747.77/53,630.76 = 25,238.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,747.77x = 53,630.76 × 25,238.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,747.77x = 1,353,547,432.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353,547,432.85/35,747.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,863.83

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