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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,154.70, 52,665.80 and 17,364.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,154.70, 52,665.80 and 17,364.52 is: 26,014.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,154.70 : 52,665.80 = 17,364.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,154.70/52,665.80 = 17,364.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,154.70x = 52,665.80 × 17,364.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,154.70x = 914,516,337.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,516,337.42/35,154.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,014.06

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