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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,141.69, 52,699.28 and 11,443.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,141.69, 52,699.28 and 11,443.05 is: 17,160.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,141.69 : 52,699.28 = 11,443.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,141.69/52,699.28 = 11,443.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,141.69x = 52,699.28 × 11,443.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,141.69x = 603,040,438.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,040,438.79/35,141.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,160.26

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