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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,773.97, 53,713.61 and 20,009.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,773.97, 53,713.61 and 20,009.88 is: 30,044.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,773.97 : 53,713.61 = 20,009.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,773.97/53,713.61 = 20,009.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,773.97x = 53,713.61 × 20,009.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,773.97x = 1,074,802,790.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,802,790.42/35,773.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,044.27

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