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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,750.67, 53,650.62 and 16,051.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,750.67, 53,650.62 and 16,051.29 is: 24,087.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,750.67 : 53,650.62 = 16,051.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,750.67/53,650.62 = 16,051.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,750.67x = 53,650.62 × 16,051.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,750.67x = 861,161,660.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,161,660.30/35,750.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,087.99

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