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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,109.60, 52,674.38 and 17,345.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,109.60, 52,674.38 and 17,345.68 is: 26,023.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,109.60 : 52,674.38 = 17,345.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,109.60/52,674.38 = 17,345.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,109.60x = 52,674.38 × 17,345.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,109.60x = 913,672,939.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,672,939.68/35,109.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,023.45

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