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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,131.16, 52,697.42 and 12,933.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,131.16, 52,697.42 and 12,933.11 is: 19,399.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,131.16 : 52,697.42 = 12,933.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,131.16/52,697.42 = 12,933.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,131.16x = 52,697.42 × 12,933.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,131.16x = 681,541,324.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,541,324.48/35,131.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,399.91

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