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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,709.55, 53,517.69 and 19,913.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,709.55, 53,517.69 and 19,913.95 is: 29,844.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,709.55 : 53,517.69 = 19,913.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,709.55/53,517.69 = 19,913.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,709.55x = 53,517.69 × 19,913.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,709.55x = 1,065,748,602.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,748,602.78/35,709.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,844.92

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