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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,902.64, 53,773.77 and 26,019.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,902.64, 53,773.77 and 26,019.22 is: 38,970.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,902.64 : 53,773.77 = 26,019.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,902.64/53,773.77 = 26,019.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,902.64x = 53,773.77 × 26,019.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,902.64x = 1,399,151,421.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399,151,421.76/35,902.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,970.72

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