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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,355.92, 48,790.77 and 26,321.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,355.92, 48,790.77 and 26,321.67 is: 36,323.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,355.92 : 48,790.77 = 26,321.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,355.92/48,790.77 = 26,321.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,355.92x = 48,790.77 × 26,321.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,355.92x = 1,284,254,546.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,254,546.99/35,355.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,323.61

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