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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,107.44, 52,655.31 and 11,733.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,107.44, 52,655.31 and 11,733.81 is: 17,598.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,107.44 : 52,655.31 = 11,733.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,107.44/52,655.31 = 11,733.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,107.44x = 52,655.31 × 11,733.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,107.44x = 617,847,403.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,847,403.03/35,107.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,598.76

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