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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,284.96, 52,921.98 and 11,592.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,284.96, 52,921.98 and 11,592.44 is: 17,386.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,284.96 : 52,921.98 = 11,592.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,284.96/52,921.98 = 11,592.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,284.96x = 52,921.98 × 11,592.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,284.96x = 613,494,877.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,494,877.83/35,284.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,386.87

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