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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,668.16, 80,397.52 and 35,144

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,668.16, 80,397.52 and 35,144 is: 52,647.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,668.16 : 80,397.52 = 35,144 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,668.16/80,397.52 = 35,144/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,668.16x = 80,397.52 × 35,144
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,668.16x = 2,825,490,442.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,825,490,442.88/53,668.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,647.43

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