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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,966.31, 80,991.08 and 35,241.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,966.31, 80,991.08 and 35,241.27 is: 52,889.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,966.31 : 80,991.08 = 35,241.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,966.31/80,991.08 = 35,241.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,966.31x = 80,991.08 × 35,241.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,966.31x = 2,854,228,341.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,854,228,341.67/53,966.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,889.08

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