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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,440.94, 53,161.41 and 24,313.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,440.94, 53,161.41 and 24,313.89 is: 36,470.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,440.94 : 53,161.41 = 24,313.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,440.94/53,161.41 = 24,313.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,440.94x = 53,161.41 × 24,313.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,440.94x = 1,292,560,674.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,560,674.98/35,440.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,470.84

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