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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,683.83, 60,953.99 and 35,629.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,683.83, 60,953.99 and 35,629.81 is: 53,381.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,683.83 : 60,953.99 = 35,629.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,683.83/60,953.99 = 35,629.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,683.83x = 60,953.99 × 35,629.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,683.83x = 2,171,778,751.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,171,778,751.91/40,683.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,381.87

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