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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,230.93, 52,844.56 and 8,935.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,230.93, 52,844.56 and 8,935.90 is: 13,403.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,230.93 : 52,844.56 = 8,935.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,230.93/52,844.56 = 8,935.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,230.93x = 52,844.56 × 8,935.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,230.93x = 472,213,703.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,213,703.70/35,230.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,403.38

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