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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,139.98, 52,564.08 and 26,756.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,139.98, 52,564.08 and 26,756.48 is: 40,023.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,139.98 : 52,564.08 = 26,756.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,139.98/52,564.08 = 26,756.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,139.98x = 52,564.08 × 26,756.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,139.98x = 1,406,429,755.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,406,429,755.24/35,139.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,023.64

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