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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,177.88, 52,737.30 and 24,057.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,177.88, 52,737.30 and 24,057.48 is: 36,066.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,177.88 : 52,737.30 = 24,057.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,177.88/52,737.30 = 24,057.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,177.88x = 52,737.30 × 24,057.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,177.88x = 1,268,726,540.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,726,540.00/35,177.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,066.03

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