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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,492.96, 48,983.72 and 26,524.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,492.96, 48,983.72 and 26,524.91 is: 36,606.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,492.96 : 48,983.72 = 26,524.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,492.96/48,983.72 = 26,524.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,492.96x = 48,983.72 × 26,524.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,492.96x = 1,299,288,764.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,288,764.47/35,492.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,606.94

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