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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,392.23, 53,044.61 and 17,867.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,392.23, 53,044.61 and 17,867.07 is: 26,778.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,392.23 : 53,044.61 = 17,867.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,392.23/53,044.61 = 17,867.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,392.23x = 53,044.61 × 17,867.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,392.23x = 947,751,670.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,751,670.66/35,392.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,778.52

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