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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,266.54, 52,904.64 and 11,899.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,266.54, 52,904.64 and 11,899.66 is: 17,851.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,266.54 : 52,904.64 = 11,899.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,266.54/52,904.64 = 11,899.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,266.54x = 52,904.64 × 11,899.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,266.54x = 629,547,228.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,547,228.42/35,266.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,851.12

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