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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,901.44, 52,332.26 and 23,821.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,901.44, 52,332.26 and 23,821.54 is: 35,718.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,901.44 : 52,332.26 = 23,821.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,901.44/52,332.26 = 23,821.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,901.44x = 52,332.26 × 23,821.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,901.44x = 1,246,635,024.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,635,024.88/34,901.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,718.73

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