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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,291.70, 53,011.36 and 29,755.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,291.70, 53,011.36 and 29,755.86 is: 44,696.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,291.70 : 53,011.36 = 29,755.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,291.70/53,011.36 = 29,755.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,291.70x = 53,011.36 × 29,755.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,291.70x = 1,577,398,444.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,398,444.97/35,291.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,696.02

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