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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,955.66, 53,951.68 and 24,244.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,955.66, 53,951.68 and 24,244.26 is: 36,378.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,955.66 : 53,951.68 = 24,244.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,955.66/53,951.68 = 24,244.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,955.66x = 53,951.68 × 24,244.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,955.66x = 1,308,018,557.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,018,557.36/35,955.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,378.66

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