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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,237.51, 52,752.58 and 23,521.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,237.51, 52,752.58 and 23,521.67 is: 35,213.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,237.51 : 52,752.58 = 23,521.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,237.51/52,752.58 = 23,521.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,237.51x = 52,752.58 × 23,521.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,237.51x = 1,240,828,851.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,828,851.49/35,237.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,213.29

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