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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,990.55, 53,875.08 and 23,483.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,990.55, 53,875.08 and 23,483.64 is: 35,153.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,990.55 : 53,875.08 = 23,483.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,990.55/53,875.08 = 23,483.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,990.55x = 53,875.08 × 23,483.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,990.55x = 1,265,182,983.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,182,983.69/35,990.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,153.20

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