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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,475.73, 53,248.21 and 29,298.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,475.73, 53,248.21 and 29,298.67 is: 43,976.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,475.73 : 53,248.21 = 29,298.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,475.73/53,248.21 = 29,298.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,475.73x = 53,248.21 × 29,298.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,475.73x = 1,560,101,732.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,101,732.88/35,475.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,976.59

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