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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,126.22, 52,710.12 and 12,955.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,126.22, 52,710.12 and 12,955.17 is: 19,440.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,126.22 : 52,710.12 = 12,955.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,126.22/52,710.12 = 12,955.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,126.22x = 52,710.12 × 12,955.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,126.22x = 682,868,565.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,868,565.32/35,126.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,440.42

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