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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,745.93, 53,608.46 and 13,543.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,745.93, 53,608.46 and 13,543.29 is: 20,310.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,745.93 : 53,608.46 = 13,543.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,745.93/53,608.46 = 13,543.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,745.93x = 53,608.46 × 13,543.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,745.93x = 726,034,852.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,034,852.52/35,745.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,310.98

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