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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,261.44, 52,854.84 and 26,923.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,261.44, 52,854.84 and 26,923.36 is: 40,356.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,261.44 : 52,854.84 = 26,923.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,261.44/52,854.84 = 26,923.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,261.44x = 52,854.84 × 26,923.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,261.44x = 1,423,029,885.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,423,029,885.06/35,261.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,356.54

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