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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,655.62, 53,451.70 and 16,924.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,655.62, 53,451.70 and 16,924.10 is: 25,371.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,655.62 : 53,451.70 = 16,924.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,655.62/53,451.70 = 16,924.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,655.62x = 53,451.70 × 16,924.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,655.62x = 904,621,606.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,621,606.40/35,655.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,371.08

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