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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,994.56, 49,603.74 and 25,905.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,994.56, 49,603.74 and 25,905.20 is: 35,699.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,994.56 : 49,603.74 = 25,905.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,994.56/49,603.74 = 25,905.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,994.56x = 49,603.74 × 25,905.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,994.56x = 1,284,994,805.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,994,805.45/35,994.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,699.69

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