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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,302.51, 52,942.53 and 11,604.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,302.51, 52,942.53 and 11,604.58 is: 17,403.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,302.51 : 52,942.53 = 11,604.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,302.51/52,942.53 = 11,604.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,302.51x = 52,942.53 × 11,604.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,302.51x = 614,375,560.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,375,560.07/35,302.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,403.17

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