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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,866.10, 53,734.35 and 30,682.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,866.10, 53,734.35 and 30,682.10 is: 45,967.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,866.10 : 53,734.35 = 30,682.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,866.10/53,734.35 = 30,682.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,866.10x = 53,734.35 × 30,682.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,866.10x = 1,648,682,700.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,648,682,700.14/35,866.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,967.72

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