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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,182.08, 52,745.04 and 24,060.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,182.08, 52,745.04 and 24,060.96 is: 36,072.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,182.08 : 52,745.04 = 24,060.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,182.08/52,745.04 = 24,060.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,182.08x = 52,745.04 × 24,060.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,182.08x = 1,269,096,297.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,096,297.64/35,182.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,072.24

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