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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,122.79, 52,689.42 and 12,934.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,122.79, 52,689.42 and 12,934.46 is: 19,403.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,122.79 : 52,689.42 = 12,934.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,122.79/52,689.42 = 12,934.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,122.79x = 52,689.42 × 12,934.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,122.79x = 681,509,195.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,509,195.41/35,122.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,403.62

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