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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,181.57, 52,647.70 and 31,029.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,181.57, 52,647.70 and 31,029.69 is: 46,434.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,181.57 : 52,647.70 = 31,029.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,181.57/52,647.70 = 31,029.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,181.57x = 52,647.70 × 31,029.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,181.57x = 1,633,641,692.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,641,692.11/35,181.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,434.58

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