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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,424.54, 53,169.62 and 17,906.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,424.54, 53,169.62 and 17,906.67 is: 26,876.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,424.54 : 53,169.62 = 17,906.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,424.54/53,169.62 = 17,906.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,424.54x = 53,169.62 × 17,906.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,424.54x = 952,090,749.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,090,749.83/35,424.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,876.59

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