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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,174.44, 52,732.05 and 24,053.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,174.44, 52,732.05 and 24,053.92 is: 36,060.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,174.44 : 52,732.05 = 24,053.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,174.44/52,732.05 = 24,053.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,174.44x = 52,732.05 × 24,053.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,174.44x = 1,268,412,512.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,412,512.14/35,174.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,060.63

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