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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,498.04, 53,265.12 and 23,659.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,498.04, 53,265.12 and 23,659.92 is: 35,501.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,498.04 : 53,265.12 = 23,659.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,498.04/53,265.12 = 23,659.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,498.04x = 53,265.12 × 23,659.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,498.04x = 1,260,248,477.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,248,477.99/35,498.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,501.92

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