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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,327.88, 52,993.44 and 24,985.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,327.88, 52,993.44 and 24,985.80 is: 37,479.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,327.88 : 52,993.44 = 24,985.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,327.88/52,993.44 = 24,985.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,327.88x = 52,993.44 × 24,985.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,327.88x = 1,324,083,493.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324,083,493.15/35,327.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,479.85

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