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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,112.71, 52,674.32 and 12,924.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,112.71, 52,674.32 and 12,924.40 is: 19,388.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,112.71 : 52,674.32 = 12,924.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,112.71/52,674.32 = 12,924.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,112.71x = 52,674.32 × 12,924.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,112.71x = 680,783,825.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,783,825.49/35,112.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,388.53

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