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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,504.44, 53,205.52 and 24,423.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,504.44, 53,205.52 and 24,423.64 is: 36,600.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,504.44 : 53,205.52 = 24,423.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,504.44/53,205.52 = 24,423.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,504.44x = 53,205.52 × 24,423.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,504.44x = 1,299,472,466.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,472,466.49/35,504.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,600.28

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