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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,269.94, 48,674.86 and 24,655.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,269.94, 48,674.86 and 24,655.70 is: 34,026.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,269.94 : 48,674.86 = 24,655.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,269.94/48,674.86 = 24,655.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,269.94x = 48,674.86 × 24,655.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,269.94x = 1,200,112,745.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,112,745.70/35,269.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,026.50

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