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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,845.28, 53,795.88 and 24,829.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,845.28, 53,795.88 and 24,829.28 is: 37,263.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,845.28 : 53,795.88 = 24,829.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,845.28/53,795.88 = 24,829.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,845.28x = 53,795.88 × 24,829.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,845.28x = 1,335,712,967.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,335,712,967.37/35,845.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,263.29

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