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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,963.98, 53,801.43 and 31,085.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,963.98, 53,801.43 and 31,085.98 is: 46,504.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,963.98 : 53,801.43 = 31,085.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,963.98/53,801.43 = 31,085.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,963.98x = 53,801.43 × 31,085.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,963.98x = 1,672,470,176.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,470,176.95/35,963.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,504.03

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