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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,907.45, 53,869.72 and 18,094.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,907.45, 53,869.72 and 18,094.34 is: 27,145.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,907.45 : 53,869.72 = 18,094.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,907.45/53,869.72 = 18,094.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,907.45x = 53,869.72 × 18,094.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,907.45x = 974,737,029.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,737,029.38/35,907.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,145.82

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