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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,168.46, 52,752.69 and 11,794.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,168.46, 52,752.69 and 11,794.83 is: 17,692.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,168.46 : 52,752.69 = 11,794.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,168.46/52,752.69 = 11,794.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,168.46x = 52,752.69 × 11,794.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,168.46x = 622,209,010.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,209,010.59/35,168.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,692.25

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