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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,265.93, 53,960.12 and 35,361.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,265.93, 53,960.12 and 35,361.97 is: 52,615.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,265.93 : 53,960.12 = 35,361.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,265.93/53,960.12 = 35,361.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,265.93x = 53,960.12 × 35,361.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,265.93x = 1,908,136,164.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,908,136,164.44/36,265.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,615.12

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