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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,116.73, 52,650.47 and 12,927.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,116.73, 52,650.47 and 12,927.23 is: 19,381.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,116.73 : 52,650.47 = 12,927.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,116.73/52,650.47 = 12,927.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,116.73x = 52,650.47 × 12,927.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,116.73x = 680,624,407.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,624,407.41/35,116.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,381.77

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