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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,099.34, 52,658.24 and 12,612.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,099.34, 52,658.24 and 12,612.28 is: 18,921.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,099.34 : 52,658.24 = 12,612.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,099.34/52,658.24 = 12,612.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,099.34x = 52,658.24 × 12,612.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,099.34x = 664,140,572.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,140,572.52/35,099.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,921.74

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