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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,206.68, 48,568.97 and 31,177.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,206.68, 48,568.97 and 31,177.63 is: 43,010.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,206.68 : 48,568.97 = 31,177.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,206.68/48,568.97 = 31,177.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,206.68x = 48,568.97 × 31,177.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,206.68x = 1,514,265,514.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514,265,514.80/35,206.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,010.74

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