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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,111.52, 52,682.76 and 12,919.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,111.52, 52,682.76 and 12,919.68 is: 19,385.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,111.52 : 52,682.76 = 12,919.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,111.52/52,682.76 = 12,919.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,111.52x = 52,682.76 × 12,919.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,111.52x = 680,644,400.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,644,400.72/35,111.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,385.22

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