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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,326.16, 52,970.52 and 31,334.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,326.16, 52,970.52 and 31,334.48 is: 46,985.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,326.16 : 52,970.52 = 31,334.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,326.16/52,970.52 = 31,334.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,326.16x = 52,970.52 × 31,334.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,326.16x = 1,659,803,699.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659,803,699.53/35,326.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,985.12

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