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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,333.73, 52,926.48 and 28,692.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,333.73, 52,926.48 and 28,692.54 is: 42,978.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,333.73 : 52,926.48 = 28,692.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,333.73/52,926.48 = 28,692.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,333.73x = 52,926.48 × 28,692.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,333.73x = 1,518,595,144.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,595,144.46/35,333.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,978.63

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