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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,674.76, 53,510.94 and 16,963.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,674.76, 53,510.94 and 16,963.88 is: 25,445.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,674.76 : 53,510.94 = 16,963.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,674.76/53,510.94 = 16,963.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,674.76x = 53,510.94 × 16,963.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,674.76x = 907,753,164.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,753,164.85/35,674.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,445.25

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