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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,197.59, 52,689.20 and 24,073.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,197.59, 52,689.20 and 24,073.05 is: 36,036.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,197.59 : 52,689.20 = 24,073.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,197.59/52,689.20 = 24,073.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,197.59x = 52,689.20 × 24,073.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,197.59x = 1,268,389,625.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,389,625.69/35,197.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,036.26

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