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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,996.57, 53,994.63 and 19,364.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,996.57, 53,994.63 and 19,364.44 is: 29,046.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,996.57 : 53,994.63 = 19,364.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,996.57/53,994.63 = 19,364.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,996.57x = 53,994.63 × 19,364.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,996.57x = 1,045,575,637.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,575,637.97/35,996.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,046.53

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