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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,811.59, 53,629.88 and 30,912.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,811.59, 53,629.88 and 30,912.71 is: 46,293.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,811.59 : 53,629.88 = 30,912.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,811.59/53,629.88 = 30,912.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,811.59x = 53,629.88 × 30,912.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,811.59x = 1,657,844,505.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,844,505.06/35,811.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,293.52

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