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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,464.64, 53,217.72 and 19,682.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,464.64, 53,217.72 and 19,682.96 is: 29,535.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,464.64 : 53,217.72 = 19,682.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,464.64/53,217.72 = 19,682.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,464.64x = 53,217.72 × 19,682.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,464.64x = 1,047,481,987.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,481,987.96/35,464.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,535.96

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