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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,156.62, 52,651.77 and 30,514.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,156.62, 52,651.77 and 30,514.51 is: 45,699.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,156.62 : 52,651.77 = 30,514.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,156.62/52,651.77 = 30,514.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,156.62x = 52,651.77 × 30,514.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,156.62x = 1,606,642,962.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,642,962.18/35,156.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,699.59

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