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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,253.73, 52,927.52 and 20,473.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,253.73, 52,927.52 and 20,473.25 is: 30,737.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,253.73 : 52,927.52 = 20,473.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,253.73/52,927.52 = 20,473.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,253.73x = 52,927.52 × 20,473.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,253.73x = 1,083,598,348.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,598,348.84/35,253.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,737.13

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