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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,148.67, 52,723.62 and 12,950.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,148.67, 52,723.62 and 12,950.62 is: 19,426.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,148.67 : 52,723.62 = 12,950.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,148.67/52,723.62 = 12,950.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,148.67x = 52,723.62 × 12,950.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,148.67x = 682,803,435.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,803,435.84/35,148.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,426.15

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