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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,309.52, 52,964.31 and 24,826.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,309.52, 52,964.31 and 24,826.43 is: 37,239.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,309.52 : 52,964.31 = 24,826.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,309.52/52,964.31 = 24,826.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,309.52x = 52,964.31 × 24,826.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,309.52x = 1,314,914,469.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,314,914,469.89/35,309.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,239.66

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