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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,289.62, 52,933.17 and 8,994.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,289.62, 52,933.17 and 8,994.14 is: 13,490.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,289.62 : 52,933.17 = 8,994.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,289.62/52,933.17 = 8,994.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,289.62x = 52,933.17 × 8,994.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,289.62x = 476,088,341.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,088,341.62/35,289.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,490.89

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