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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,122.44, 52,690.86 and 11,749.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,122.44, 52,690.86 and 11,749.08 is: 17,626.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,122.44 : 52,690.86 = 11,749.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,122.44/52,690.86 = 11,749.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,122.44x = 52,690.86 × 11,749.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,122.44x = 619,069,129.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,069,129.41/35,122.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,626.03

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