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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,089.91, 52,651.27 and 20,311.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,089.91, 52,651.27 and 20,311.26 is: 30,476.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,089.91 : 52,651.27 = 20,311.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,089.91/52,651.27 = 20,311.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,089.91x = 52,651.27 × 20,311.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,089.91x = 1,069,413,348.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,413,348.00/35,089.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,476.38

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