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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,139.63, 52,624.98 and 20,101.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,139.63, 52,624.98 and 20,101.17 is: 30,103.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,139.63 : 52,624.98 = 20,101.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,139.63/52,624.98 = 20,101.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,139.63x = 52,624.98 × 20,101.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,139.63x = 1,057,823,866.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,823,866.57/35,139.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,103.44

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