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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,101.52, 63,111.32 and 35,189.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,101.52, 63,111.32 and 35,189.52 is: 52,750.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,101.52 : 63,111.32 = 35,189.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,101.52/63,111.32 = 35,189.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,101.52x = 63,111.32 × 35,189.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,101.52x = 2,220,857,057.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,220,857,057.37/42,101.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,750.04

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