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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,300.81, 52,954.26 and 9,005.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,300.81, 52,954.26 and 9,005.48 is: 13,508.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,300.81 : 52,954.26 = 9,005.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,300.81/52,954.26 = 9,005.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,300.81x = 52,954.26 × 9,005.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,300.81x = 476,878,429.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,878,429.38/35,300.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,508.99

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