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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,954.93, 103,338.96 and 35,698.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,954.93, 103,338.96 and 35,698.35 is: 53,499.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,954.93 : 103,338.96 = 35,698.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,954.93/103,338.96 = 35,698.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,954.93x = 103,338.96 × 35,698.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,954.93x = 3,689,030,362.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,689,030,362.72/68,954.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,499.16

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