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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,297.24, 52,953.78 and 11,923.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,297.24, 52,953.78 and 11,923.08 is: 17,887.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,297.24 : 52,953.78 = 11,923.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,297.24/52,953.78 = 11,923.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,297.24x = 52,953.78 × 11,923.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,297.24x = 631,372,155.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,372,155.24/35,297.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,887.30

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