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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,205.80, 52,808.70 and 30,828.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,205.80, 52,808.70 and 30,828.20 is: 46,242.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,205.80 : 52,808.70 = 30,828.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,205.80/52,808.70 = 30,828.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,205.80x = 52,808.70 × 30,828.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,205.80x = 1,627,997,165.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,997,165.34/35,205.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,242.30

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