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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,895.54, 53,845.12 and 13,710.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,895.54, 53,845.12 and 13,710.84 is: 20,566.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,895.54 : 53,845.12 = 13,710.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,895.54/53,845.12 = 13,710.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,895.54x = 53,845.12 × 13,710.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,895.54x = 738,261,825.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,261,825.10/35,895.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,566.95

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