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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,253.92, 52,877.04 and 26,544.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,253.92, 52,877.04 and 26,544.80 is: 39,814.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,253.92 : 52,877.04 = 26,544.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,253.92/52,877.04 = 26,544.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,253.92x = 52,877.04 × 26,544.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,253.92x = 1,403,610,451.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403,610,451.39/35,253.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,814.31

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