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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,376.56, 52,989.96 and 24,230.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,376.56, 52,989.96 and 24,230.96 is: 36,295.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,376.56 : 52,989.96 = 24,230.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,376.56/52,989.96 = 24,230.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,376.56x = 52,989.96 × 24,230.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,376.56x = 1,283,997,601.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,997,601.16/35,376.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,295.15

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