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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,249.06, 48,605.70 and 26,766.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,249.06, 48,605.70 and 26,766.74 is: 36,909.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,249.06 : 48,605.70 = 26,766.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,249.06/48,605.70 = 26,766.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,249.06x = 48,605.70 × 26,766.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,249.06x = 1,301,016,134.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,016,134.42/35,249.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,909.24

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