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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,012.97, 52,529.85 and 16,304.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,012.97, 52,529.85 and 16,304.04 is: 24,460.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,012.97 : 52,529.85 = 16,304.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,012.97/52,529.85 = 16,304.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,012.97x = 52,529.85 × 16,304.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,012.97x = 856,448,775.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,448,775.59/35,012.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,460.90

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