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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76,590.16, 114,885.28 and 35,008

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76,590.16, 114,885.28 and 35,008 is: 52,512.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,590.16 : 114,885.28 = 35,008 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,590.16/114,885.28 = 35,008/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,590.16x = 114,885.28 × 35,008
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,590.16x = 4,021,903,882.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,021,903,882.24/76,590.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,512.02

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