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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,670.61, 53,506.52 and 13,494.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,670.61, 53,506.52 and 13,494.43 is: 20,241.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,670.61 : 53,506.52 = 13,494.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,670.61/53,506.52 = 13,494.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,670.61x = 53,506.52 × 13,494.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,670.61x = 722,039,653.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,039,653.68/35,670.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,241.87

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