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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56,316.84, 84,503.91 and 35,253.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56,316.84, 84,503.91 and 35,253.27 is: 52,897.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56,316.84 : 84,503.91 = 35,253.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56,316.84/84,503.91 = 35,253.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56,316.84x = 84,503.91 × 35,253.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56,316.84x = 2,979,039,155.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,979,039,155.29/56,316.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,897.84

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