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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,049.15, 79,493.54 and 35,487.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,049.15, 79,493.54 and 35,487.54 is: 53,177.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,049.15 : 79,493.54 = 35,487.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,049.15/79,493.54 = 35,487.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,049.15x = 79,493.54 × 35,487.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,049.15x = 2,821,030,003.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,821,030,003.05/53,049.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,177.67

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