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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,969.64, 53,859.28 and 25,382.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,969.64, 53,859.28 and 25,382.04 is: 38,005.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,969.64 : 53,859.28 = 25,382.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,969.64/53,859.28 = 25,382.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,969.64x = 53,859.28 × 25,382.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,969.64x = 1,367,058,399.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,367,058,399.33/35,969.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,005.90

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