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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,013.76, 52,506.93 and 12,211.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,013.76, 52,506.93 and 12,211.85 is: 18,313.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,013.76 : 52,506.93 = 12,211.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,013.76/52,506.93 = 12,211.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,013.76x = 52,506.93 × 12,211.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,013.76x = 641,206,753.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,206,753.12/35,013.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,313.00

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