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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,150.08, 52,708.11 and 12,973.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,150.08, 52,708.11 and 12,973.90 is: 19,454.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,150.08 : 52,708.11 = 12,973.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,150.08/52,708.11 = 12,973.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,150.08x = 52,708.11 × 12,973.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,150.08x = 683,829,748.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,829,748.33/35,150.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,454.57

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