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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,954.96, 53,926.12 and 9,653.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,954.96, 53,926.12 and 9,653.55 is: 14,478.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,954.96 : 53,926.12 = 9,653.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,954.96/53,926.12 = 9,653.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,954.96x = 53,926.12 × 9,653.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,954.96x = 520,578,780.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,578,780.93/35,954.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,478.63

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