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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,757.42, 53,644.97 and 25,248.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,757.42, 53,644.97 and 25,248.03 is: 37,878.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,757.42 : 53,644.97 = 25,248.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,757.42/53,644.97 = 25,248.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,757.42x = 53,644.97 × 25,248.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,757.42x = 1,354,429,811.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,429,811.91/35,757.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,878.29

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