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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109,573, 164,372.46 and 35,701

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109,573, 164,372.46 and 35,701 is: 53,555.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109,573 : 164,372.46 = 35,701 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109,573/164,372.46 = 35,701/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109,573x = 164,372.46 × 35,701
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109,573x = 5,868,261,194.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,868,261,194.46/109,573
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,555.72

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