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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,165.98, 52,735.30 and 12,670.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,165.98, 52,735.30 and 12,670.66 is: 19,001.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,165.98 : 52,735.30 = 12,670.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,165.98/52,735.30 = 12,670.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,165.98x = 52,735.30 × 12,670.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,165.98x = 668,191,056.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,191,056.30/35,165.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,001.06

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