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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,310.65, 48,759.93 and 24,022.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,310.65, 48,759.93 and 24,022.08 is: 33,171.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,310.65 : 48,759.93 = 24,022.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,310.65/48,759.93 = 24,022.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,310.65x = 48,759.93 × 24,022.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,310.65x = 1,171,314,939.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,314,939.25/35,310.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,171.72

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