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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,639.88, 53,422.91 and 29,333.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,639.88, 53,422.91 and 29,333.63 is: 43,970.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,639.88 : 53,422.91 = 29,333.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,639.88/53,422.91 = 29,333.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,639.88x = 53,422.91 × 29,333.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,639.88x = 1,567,087,875.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,567,087,875.46/35,639.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,970.07

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