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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,060.62, 52,551.97 and 26,713.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,060.62, 52,551.97 and 26,713.11 is: 40,039.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,060.62 : 52,551.97 = 26,713.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,060.62/52,551.97 = 26,713.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,060.62x = 52,551.97 × 26,713.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,060.62x = 1,403,826,785.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403,826,785.79/35,060.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,039.99

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