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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,067.62, 52,601.86 and 11,694.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,067.62, 52,601.86 and 11,694.06 is: 17,541.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,067.62 : 52,601.86 = 11,694.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,067.62/52,601.86 = 11,694.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,067.62x = 52,601.86 × 11,694.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,067.62x = 615,129,306.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,129,306.95/35,067.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,541.23

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