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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,265.43, 52,906.89 and 17,504.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,265.43, 52,906.89 and 17,504.42 is: 26,260.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,265.43 : 52,906.89 = 17,504.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,265.43/52,906.89 = 17,504.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,265.43x = 52,906.89 × 17,504.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,265.43x = 926,104,423.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,104,423.70/35,265.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,260.97

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