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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,315.64, 48,778.75 and 26,402.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,315.64, 48,778.75 and 26,402.76 is: 36,468.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,315.64 : 48,778.75 = 26,402.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,315.64/48,778.75 = 26,402.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,315.64x = 48,778.75 × 26,402.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,315.64x = 1,287,893,319.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,893,319.45/35,315.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,468.08

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