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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56,209.43, 84,212.62 and 35,139.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56,209.43, 84,212.62 and 35,139.44 is: 52,645.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56,209.43 : 84,212.62 = 35,139.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56,209.43/84,212.62 = 35,139.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56,209.43x = 84,212.62 × 35,139.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56,209.43x = 2,959,184,430.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,959,184,430.42/56,209.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,645.69

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