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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,340.89, 53,029.28 and 23,502.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,340.89, 53,029.28 and 23,502.90 is: 35,266.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,340.89 : 53,029.28 = 23,502.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,340.89/53,029.28 = 23,502.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,340.89x = 53,029.28 × 23,502.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,340.89x = 1,246,341,747.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,341,747.40/35,340.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,266.29

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