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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,205.62, 85,802.97 and 35,007.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57,205.62, 85,802.97 and 35,007.57 is: 52,508.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,205.62 : 85,802.97 = 35,007.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,205.62/85,802.97 = 35,007.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,205.62x = 85,802.97 × 35,007.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,205.62x = 3,003,753,478.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,003,753,478.48/57,205.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,508.01

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