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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,975.80, 52,444.46 and 23,895

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,975.80, 52,444.46 and 23,895 is: 35,829.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,975.80 : 52,444.46 = 23,895 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,975.80/52,444.46 = 23,895/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,975.80x = 52,444.46 × 23,895
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,975.80x = 1,253,160,431.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,160,431.44/34,975.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,829.36

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