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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,279.44, 52,908.22 and 11,900.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,279.44, 52,908.22 and 11,900.41 is: 17,846.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,279.44 : 52,908.22 = 11,900.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,279.44/52,908.22 = 11,900.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,279.44x = 52,908.22 × 11,900.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,279.44x = 629,629,510.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,629,510.37/35,279.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,846.92

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