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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,110.16, 52,659.53 and 16,392.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,110.16, 52,659.53 and 16,392.14 is: 24,585.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,110.16 : 52,659.53 = 16,392.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,110.16/52,659.53 = 16,392.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,110.16x = 52,659.53 × 16,392.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,110.16x = 863,202,042.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,202,042.84/35,110.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,585.54

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