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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,113.77, 52,659.68 and 11,734.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,113.77, 52,659.68 and 11,734.74 is: 17,598.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,113.77 : 52,659.68 = 11,734.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,113.77/52,659.68 = 11,734.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,113.77x = 52,659.68 × 11,734.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,113.77x = 617,947,594.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,947,594.61/35,113.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,598.44

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