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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,562.29, 53,376.92 and 18,044.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,562.29, 53,376.92 and 18,044.69 is: 27,084.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,562.29 : 53,376.92 = 18,044.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,562.29/53,376.92 = 18,044.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,562.29x = 53,376.92 × 18,044.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,562.29x = 963,169,974.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,169,974.55/35,562.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,084.03

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