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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,016.96, 48,337.92 and 26,048.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,016.96, 48,337.92 and 26,048.64 is: 35,957.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,016.96 : 48,337.92 = 26,048.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,016.96/48,337.92 = 26,048.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,016.96x = 48,337.92 × 26,048.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,016.96x = 1,259,137,076.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,137,076.43/35,016.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,957.92

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