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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,858.63, 53,796.35 and 35,263.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,858.63, 53,796.35 and 35,263.59 is: 52,903.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,858.63 : 53,796.35 = 35,263.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,858.63/53,796.35 = 35,263.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,858.63x = 53,796.35 × 35,263.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,858.63x = 1,897,052,316.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,897,052,316.32/35,858.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,903.64

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