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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,826.12, 53,748.36 and 25,317

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,826.12, 53,748.36 and 25,317 is: 37,981.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,826.12 : 53,748.36 = 25,317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,826.12/53,748.36 = 25,317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,826.12x = 53,748.36 × 25,317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,826.12x = 1,360,747,230.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,747,230.12/35,826.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,981.99

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