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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,241.54, 52,758.63 and 23,525.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,241.54, 52,758.63 and 23,525.70 is: 35,219.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,241.54 : 52,758.63 = 23,525.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,241.54/52,758.63 = 23,525.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,241.54x = 52,758.63 × 23,525.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,241.54x = 1,241,183,701.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,183,701.79/35,241.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,219.34

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