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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,293.69, 52,941.97 and 8,999.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,293.69, 52,941.97 and 8,999.11 is: 13,499.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,293.69 : 52,941.97 = 8,999.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,293.69/52,941.97 = 8,999.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,293.69x = 52,941.97 × 8,999.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,293.69x = 476,430,689.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,430,689.07/35,293.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,499.03

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