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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,575.26, 53,370.84 and 13,388.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,575.26, 53,370.84 and 13,388.82 is: 20,086.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,575.26 : 53,370.84 = 13,388.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,575.26/53,370.84 = 13,388.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,575.26x = 53,370.84 × 13,388.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,575.26x = 714,572,570.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,572,570.01/35,575.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,086.22

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