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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,961.67, 53,914.71 and 24,836.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,961.67, 53,914.71 and 24,836.22 is: 37,235.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,961.67 : 53,914.71 = 24,836.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,961.67/53,914.71 = 24,836.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,961.67x = 53,914.71 × 24,836.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,961.67x = 1,339,037,691.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,037,691.93/35,961.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,235.14

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