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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,265.58, 52,772.06 and 30,538.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,265.58, 52,772.06 and 30,538.11 is: 45,697.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,265.58 : 52,772.06 = 30,538.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,265.58/52,772.06 = 30,538.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,265.58x = 52,772.06 × 30,538.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,265.58x = 1,611,559,075.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,559,075.67/35,265.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,697.79

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