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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,238.54, 52,754.13 and 23,522.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,238.54, 52,754.13 and 23,522.70 is: 35,214.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,238.54 : 52,754.13 = 23,522.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,238.54/52,754.13 = 23,522.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,238.54x = 52,754.13 × 23,522.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,238.54x = 1,240,919,573.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,919,573.75/35,238.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,214.84

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