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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,281.44, 52,924.32 and 12,797.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,281.44, 52,924.32 and 12,797.04 is: 19,196.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,281.44 : 52,924.32 = 12,797.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,281.44/52,924.32 = 12,797.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,281.44x = 52,924.32 × 12,797.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,281.44x = 677,274,640.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,274,640.01/35,281.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,196.34

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