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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,268.59, 52,911.99 and 13,088.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,268.59, 52,911.99 and 13,088.30 is: 19,635.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,268.59 : 52,911.99 = 13,088.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,268.59/52,911.99 = 13,088.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,268.59x = 52,911.99 × 13,088.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,268.59x = 692,527,734.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,527,734.16/35,268.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,635.82

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