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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,221.99, 48,652.93 and 26,253.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,221.99, 48,652.93 and 26,253.92 is: 36,265.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,221.99 : 48,652.93 = 26,253.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,221.99/48,652.93 = 26,253.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,221.99x = 48,652.93 × 26,253.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,221.99x = 1,277,330,212.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,330,212.60/35,221.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,265.14

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