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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,780.54, 53,570.97 and 23,269.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,780.54, 53,570.97 and 23,269.28 is: 34,838.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,780.54 : 53,570.97 = 23,269.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,780.54/53,570.97 = 23,269.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,780.54x = 53,570.97 × 23,269.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,780.54x = 1,246,557,632.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,557,632.95/35,780.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,838.99

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