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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,280.94, 52,910.47 and 11,901.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,280.94, 52,910.47 and 11,901.91 is: 17,849.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,280.94 : 52,910.47 = 11,901.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,280.94/52,910.47 = 11,901.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,280.94x = 52,910.47 × 11,901.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,280.94x = 629,735,652.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,735,652.00/35,280.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,849.17

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