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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,322.91, 48,788.74 and 26,409.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,322.91, 48,788.74 and 26,409.94 is: 36,477.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,322.91 : 48,788.74 = 26,409.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,322.91/48,788.74 = 26,409.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,322.91x = 48,788.74 × 26,409.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,322.91x = 1,288,507,696.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,507,696.08/35,322.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,477.96

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