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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,239.54, 52,755.63 and 23,523.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,239.54, 52,755.63 and 23,523.70 is: 35,216.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,239.54 : 52,755.63 = 23,523.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,239.54/52,755.63 = 23,523.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,239.54x = 52,755.63 × 23,523.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,239.54x = 1,241,007,613.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,007,613.43/35,239.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,216.34

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