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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,996.67, 54,027.18 and 35,862.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,996.67, 54,027.18 and 35,862.75 is: 53,826.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,996.67 : 54,027.18 = 35,862.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,996.67/54,027.18 = 35,862.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,996.67x = 54,027.18 × 35,862.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,996.67x = 1,937,563,249.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,937,563,249.55/35,996.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,826.18

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