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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,229.93, 52,843.06 and 8,934.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,229.93, 52,843.06 and 8,934.90 is: 13,401.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,229.93 : 52,843.06 = 8,934.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,229.93/52,843.06 = 8,934.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,229.93x = 52,843.06 × 8,934.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,229.93x = 472,147,456.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,147,456.79/35,229.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,401.88

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