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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,089.22, 52,642.08 and 11,396.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,089.22, 52,642.08 and 11,396.68 is: 17,097.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,089.22 : 52,642.08 = 11,396.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,089.22/52,642.08 = 11,396.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,089.22x = 52,642.08 × 11,396.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,089.22x = 599,944,940.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,944,940.29/35,089.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,097.70

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