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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,932.61, 79,953.72 and 35,284.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57,932.61, 79,953.72 and 35,284.89 is: 48,697.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,932.61 : 79,953.72 = 35,284.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,932.61/79,953.72 = 35,284.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,932.61x = 79,953.72 × 35,284.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,932.61x = 2,821,158,215.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,821,158,215.29/57,932.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,697.24

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