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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,672.97, 53,470.84 and 23,201.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,672.97, 53,470.84 and 23,201.94 is: 34,777.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,672.97 : 53,470.84 = 23,201.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,672.97/53,470.84 = 23,201.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,672.97x = 53,470.84 × 23,201.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,672.97x = 1,240,627,221.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,627,221.43/35,672.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,777.79

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