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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,216.16, 52,764.84 and 17,423.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,216.16, 52,764.84 and 17,423.09 is: 26,105.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,216.16 : 52,764.84 = 17,423.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,216.16/52,764.84 = 17,423.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,216.16x = 52,764.84 × 17,423.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,216.16x = 919,326,292.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,326,292.33/35,216.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,105.24

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