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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,212.52, 52,827.58 and 24,844.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,212.52, 52,827.58 and 24,844.52 is: 37,272.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,212.52 : 52,827.58 = 24,844.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,212.52/52,827.58 = 24,844.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,212.52x = 52,827.58 × 24,844.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,212.52x = 1,312,475,867.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,475,867.86/35,212.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,272.99

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