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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,477.04, 53,233.62 and 23,638.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,477.04, 53,233.62 and 23,638.92 is: 35,470.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,477.04 : 53,233.62 = 23,638.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,477.04/53,233.62 = 23,638.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,477.04x = 53,233.62 × 23,638.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,477.04x = 1,258,385,284.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,385,284.49/35,477.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,470.41

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