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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,183.39, 52,770.71 and 12,996.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,183.39, 52,770.71 and 12,996.27 is: 19,492.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,183.39 : 52,770.71 = 12,996.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,183.39/52,770.71 = 12,996.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,183.39x = 52,770.71 × 12,996.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,183.39x = 685,822,330.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,822,330.27/35,183.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,492.79

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