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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,679.20, 60,947.04 and 35,625.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,679.20, 60,947.04 and 35,625.18 is: 53,374.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,679.20 : 60,947.04 = 35,625.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,679.20/60,947.04 = 35,625.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,679.20x = 60,947.04 × 35,625.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,679.20x = 2,171,249,270.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,171,249,270.47/40,679.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,374.93

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