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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,752.08, 49,297.50 and 24,428.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,752.08, 49,297.50 and 24,428.28 is: 33,683.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,752.08 : 49,297.50 = 24,428.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,752.08/49,297.50 = 24,428.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,752.08x = 49,297.50 × 24,428.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,752.08x = 1,204,253,133.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,253,133.30/35,752.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,683.44

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