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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,033.76, 52,569.09 and 20,253.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,033.76, 52,569.09 and 20,253.05 is: 30,390.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,033.76 : 52,569.09 = 20,253.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,033.76/52,569.09 = 20,253.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,033.76x = 52,569.09 × 20,253.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,033.76x = 1,064,684,463.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,684,463.70/35,033.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,390.25

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