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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,126.44, 52,698.30 and 24,758.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,126.44, 52,698.30 and 24,758.44 is: 37,143.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,126.44 : 52,698.30 = 24,758.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,126.44/52,698.30 = 24,758.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,126.44x = 52,698.30 × 24,758.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,126.44x = 1,304,727,698.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,304,727,698.65/35,126.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,143.75

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