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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,570.70, 53,285.85 and 18,053.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,570.70, 53,285.85 and 18,053.10 is: 27,044.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,570.70 : 53,285.85 = 18,053.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,570.70/53,285.85 = 18,053.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,570.70x = 53,285.85 × 18,053.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,570.70x = 961,974,778.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,974,778.64/35,570.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,044.02

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