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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,760.67, 53,649.86 and 25,251.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,760.67, 53,649.86 and 25,251.28 is: 37,883.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,760.67 : 53,649.86 = 25,251.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,760.67/53,649.86 = 25,251.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,760.67x = 53,649.86 × 25,251.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,760.67x = 1,354,727,376.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,727,376.44/35,760.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,883.17

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