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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,410.83, 48,870.39 and 26,442.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,410.83, 48,870.39 and 26,442.77 is: 36,493.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,410.83 : 48,870.39 = 26,442.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,410.83/48,870.39 = 26,442.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,410.83x = 48,870.39 × 26,442.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,410.83x = 1,292,268,424.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,268,424.71/35,410.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,493.59

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