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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,106.08, 48,418.50 and 26,520.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,106.08, 48,418.50 and 26,520.89 is: 36,577.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,106.08 : 48,418.50 = 26,520.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,106.08/48,418.50 = 26,520.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,106.08x = 48,418.50 × 26,520.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,106.08x = 1,284,101,751.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,101,751.40/35,106.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,577.76

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