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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,132.59, 52,699.58 and 12,934.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,132.59, 52,699.58 and 12,934.54 is: 19,402.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,132.59 : 52,699.58 = 12,934.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,132.59/52,699.58 = 12,934.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,132.59x = 52,699.58 × 12,934.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,132.59x = 681,644,825.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,644,825.49/35,132.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,402.07

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