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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,136.29, 52,619.99 and 20,097.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,136.29, 52,619.99 and 20,097.82 is: 30,098.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,136.29 : 52,619.99 = 20,097.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,136.29/52,619.99 = 20,097.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,136.29x = 52,619.99 × 20,097.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,136.29x = 1,057,546,986.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,546,986.93/35,136.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,098.43

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