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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,997.57, 53,996.13 and 19,365.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,997.57, 53,996.13 and 19,365.44 is: 29,048.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,997.57 : 53,996.13 = 19,365.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,997.57/53,996.13 = 19,365.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,997.57x = 53,996.13 × 19,365.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,997.57x = 1,045,658,815.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,658,815.75/35,997.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,048.04

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