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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,047.67, 52,598.97 and 24,448.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,047.67, 52,598.97 and 24,448.75 is: 36,692.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,047.67 : 52,598.97 = 24,448.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,047.67/52,598.97 = 24,448.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,047.67x = 52,598.97 × 24,448.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,047.67x = 1,285,979,254.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,979,254.04/35,047.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,692.29

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