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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,200.89, 52,801.37 and 8,905.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,200.89, 52,801.37 and 8,905.62 is: 13,358.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,200.89 : 52,801.37 = 8,905.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,200.89/52,801.37 = 8,905.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,200.89x = 52,801.37 × 8,905.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,200.89x = 470,228,892.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,228,892.17/35,200.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,358.44

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