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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,234.79, 52,750.62 and 23,400.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,234.79, 52,750.62 and 23,400.38 is: 35,033.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,234.79 : 52,750.62 = 23,400.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,234.79/52,750.62 = 23,400.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,234.79x = 52,750.62 × 23,400.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,234.79x = 1,234,384,289.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,384,289.48/35,234.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,033.11

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