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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,293.68, 52,897.68 and 24,705.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,293.68, 52,897.68 and 24,705.36 is: 37,028.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,293.68 : 52,897.68 = 24,705.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,293.68/52,897.68 = 24,705.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,293.68x = 52,897.68 × 24,705.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,293.68x = 1,306,856,227.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,856,227.56/35,293.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,028.05

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