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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,364.67, 85,949.91 and 35,131.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57,364.67, 85,949.91 and 35,131.61 is: 52,637.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,364.67 : 85,949.91 = 35,131.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,364.67/85,949.91 = 35,131.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,364.67x = 85,949.91 × 35,131.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,364.67x = 3,019,558,717.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,019,558,717.66/57,364.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,637.95

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