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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,032.76, 59,755.99 and 35,303.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,032.76, 59,755.99 and 35,303.67 is: 52,696.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,032.76 : 59,755.99 = 35,303.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,032.76/59,755.99 = 35,303.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,032.76x = 59,755.99 × 35,303.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,032.76x = 2,109,605,751.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,109,605,751.48/40,032.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,696.98

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