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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,116.61, 52,670.86 and 8,819.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,116.61, 52,670.86 and 8,819.35 is: 13,228.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,116.61 : 52,670.86 = 8,819.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,116.61/52,670.86 = 8,819.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,116.61x = 52,670.86 × 8,819.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,116.61x = 464,522,595.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,522,595.42/35,116.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,228.00

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