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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,855.76, 49,411.08 and 26,913.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,855.76, 49,411.08 and 26,913.36 is: 37,087.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,855.76 : 49,411.08 = 26,913.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,855.76/49,411.08 = 26,913.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,855.76x = 49,411.08 × 26,913.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,855.76x = 1,329,818,184.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,329,818,184.03/35,855.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,087.99

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