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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,160.89, 52,692.12 and 20,365.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,160.89, 52,692.12 and 20,365.83 is: 30,520.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,160.89 : 52,692.12 = 20,365.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,160.89/52,692.12 = 20,365.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,160.89x = 52,692.12 × 20,365.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,160.89x = 1,073,118,758.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,118,758.26/35,160.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,520.24

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