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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,107.94, 52,664.34 and 11,731.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,107.94, 52,664.34 and 11,731.34 is: 17,597.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,107.94 : 52,664.34 = 11,731.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,107.94/52,664.34 = 11,731.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,107.94x = 52,664.34 × 11,731.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,107.94x = 617,823,278.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,823,278.42/35,107.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,597.82

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