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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,562.12, 53,330.82 and 19,791.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,562.12, 53,330.82 and 19,791.23 is: 29,679.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,562.12 : 53,330.82 = 19,791.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,562.12/53,330.82 = 19,791.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,562.12x = 53,330.82 × 19,791.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,562.12x = 1,055,482,258.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,482,258.05/35,562.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,679.96

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