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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,264.80, 52,900.85 and 24,275.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,264.80, 52,900.85 and 24,275.13 is: 36,415.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,264.80 : 52,900.85 = 24,275.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,264.80/52,900.85 = 24,275.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,264.80x = 52,900.85 × 24,275.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,264.80x = 1,284,175,010.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,175,010.86/35,264.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,415.21

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