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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,420.82, 52,713.08 and 34,239.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,420.82, 52,713.08 and 34,239.66 is: 50,955.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,420.82 : 52,713.08 = 34,239.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,420.82/52,713.08 = 34,239.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,420.82x = 52,713.08 × 34,239.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,420.82x = 1,804,877,765.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,804,877,765.55/35,420.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,955.28

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