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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,175.68, 52,751.06 and 12,983.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,175.68, 52,751.06 and 12,983.10 is: 19,470.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,175.68 : 52,751.06 = 12,983.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,175.68/52,751.06 = 12,983.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,175.68x = 52,751.06 × 12,983.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,175.68x = 684,872,287.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,872,287.09/35,175.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,470.05

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