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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,265.59, 48,680.06 and 23,940.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,265.59, 48,680.06 and 23,940.15 is: 33,046.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,265.59 : 48,680.06 = 23,940.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,265.59/48,680.06 = 23,940.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,265.59x = 48,680.06 × 23,940.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,265.59x = 1,165,407,695.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,407,695.01/35,265.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,046.60

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