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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,425.98, 53,138.88 and 24,298.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,425.98, 53,138.88 and 24,298.92 is: 36,448.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,425.98 : 53,138.88 = 24,298.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,425.98/53,138.88 = 24,298.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,425.98x = 53,138.88 × 24,298.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,425.98x = 1,291,217,394.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,291,217,394.01/35,425.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,448.32

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