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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,335.92, 48,770.46 and 23,399.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,335.92, 48,770.46 and 23,399.76 is: 32,296.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,335.92 : 48,770.46 = 23,399.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,335.92/48,770.46 = 23,399.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,335.92x = 48,770.46 × 23,399.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,335.92x = 1,141,217,059.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,217,059.09/35,335.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,296.23

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