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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,101.95, 52,594.61 and 24,691.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,101.95, 52,594.61 and 24,691.83 is: 36,996.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,101.95 : 52,594.61 = 24,691.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,101.95/52,594.61 = 24,691.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,101.95x = 52,594.61 × 24,691.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,101.95x = 1,298,657,045.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,657,045.58/35,101.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,996.72

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