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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,299.80, 52,948.62 and 11,924.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,299.80, 52,948.62 and 11,924.28 is: 17,886.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,299.80 : 52,948.62 = 11,924.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,299.80/52,948.62 = 11,924.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,299.80x = 52,948.62 × 11,924.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,299.80x = 631,374,170.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,374,170.49/35,299.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,886.06

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