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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,666.16, 80,394.52 and 35,142

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,666.16, 80,394.52 and 35,142 is: 52,644.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,666.16 : 80,394.52 = 35,142 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,666.16/80,394.52 = 35,142/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,666.16x = 80,394.52 × 35,142
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,666.16x = 2,825,224,221.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,825,224,221.84/53,666.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,644.43

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