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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,577.20, 53,365.80 and 19,830.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,577.20, 53,365.80 and 19,830.80 is: 29,746.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,577.20 : 53,365.80 = 19,830.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,577.20/53,365.80 = 19,830.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,577.20x = 53,365.80 × 19,830.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,577.20x = 1,058,286,506.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,286,506.64/35,577.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,746.20

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