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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,055.38, 52,583.38 and 11,681.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,055.38, 52,583.38 and 11,681.82 is: 17,522.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,055.38 : 52,583.38 = 11,681.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,055.38/52,583.38 = 11,681.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,055.38x = 52,583.38 × 11,681.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,055.38x = 614,269,550.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,269,550.95/35,055.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,522.83

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