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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,674.23, 53,511.87 and 16,956.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,674.23, 53,511.87 and 16,956.19 is: 25,434.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,674.23 : 53,511.87 = 16,956.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,674.23/53,511.87 = 16,956.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,674.23x = 53,511.87 × 16,956.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,674.23x = 907,357,565.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,357,565.45/35,674.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,434.54

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