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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,425.82, 48,892.95 and 26,913.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,425.82, 48,892.95 and 26,913.94 is: 37,145.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,425.82 : 48,892.95 = 26,913.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,425.82/48,892.95 = 26,913.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,425.82x = 48,892.95 × 26,913.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,425.82x = 1,315,901,800.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,315,901,800.49/35,425.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,145.27

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