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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,213.43, 52,786.89 and 11,823.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,213.43, 52,786.89 and 11,823.47 is: 17,724.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,213.43 : 52,786.89 = 11,823.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,213.43/52,786.89 = 11,823.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,213.43x = 52,786.89 × 11,823.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,213.43x = 624,124,144.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,124,144.32/35,213.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,724.04

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