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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,135.65, 72,006.32 and 35,110.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,135.65, 72,006.32 and 35,110.31 is: 48,492.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,135.65 : 72,006.32 = 35,110.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,135.65/72,006.32 = 35,110.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,135.65x = 72,006.32 × 35,110.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,135.65x = 2,528,164,152.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,528,164,152.44/52,135.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,492.04

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