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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,705.18, 53,565.88 and 24,616.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,705.18, 53,565.88 and 24,616.28 is: 36,930.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,705.18 : 53,565.88 = 24,616.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,705.18/53,565.88 = 24,616.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,705.18x = 53,565.88 × 24,616.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,705.18x = 1,318,592,700.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318,592,700.53/35,705.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,930.01

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