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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,305.89, 48,753.75 and 26,337.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,305.89, 48,753.75 and 26,337.81 is: 36,369.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,305.89 : 48,753.75 = 26,337.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,305.89/48,753.75 = 26,337.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,305.89x = 48,753.75 × 26,337.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,305.89x = 1,284,067,004.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,067,004.29/35,305.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,369.77

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