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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,548.62, 53,285.04 and 26,756.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,548.62, 53,285.04 and 26,756.34 is: 40,105.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,548.62 : 53,285.04 = 26,756.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,548.62/53,285.04 = 26,756.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,548.62x = 53,285.04 × 26,756.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,548.62x = 1,425,712,647.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,712,647.15/35,548.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,105.99

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