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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,164.26, 52,748.09 and 11,471.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,164.26, 52,748.09 and 11,471.76 is: 17,208.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,164.26 : 52,748.09 = 11,471.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,164.26/52,748.09 = 11,471.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,164.26x = 52,748.09 × 11,471.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,164.26x = 605,113,457.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,113,457.62/35,164.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,208.20

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