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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,101.81, 52,660.95 and 24,013.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,101.81, 52,660.95 and 24,013.72 is: 36,026.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,101.81 : 52,660.95 = 24,013.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,101.81/52,660.95 = 24,013.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,101.81x = 52,660.95 × 24,013.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,101.81x = 1,264,585,308.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264,585,308.23/35,101.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,026.21

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