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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,238.29, 52,753.76 and 23,522.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,238.29, 52,753.76 and 23,522.45 is: 35,214.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,238.29 : 52,753.76 = 23,522.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,238.29/52,753.76 = 23,522.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,238.29x = 52,753.76 × 23,522.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,238.29x = 1,240,897,564.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,897,564.30/35,238.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,214.47

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