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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,663.28, 53,474.91 and 24,431.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,663.28, 53,474.91 and 24,431.31 is: 36,633.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,663.28 : 53,474.91 = 24,431.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,663.28/53,474.91 = 24,431.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,663.28x = 53,474.91 × 24,431.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,663.28x = 1,306,462,103.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,462,103.43/35,663.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,633.26

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