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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,307.76, 52,961.80 and 11,934.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,307.76, 52,961.80 and 11,934.32 is: 17,901.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,307.76 : 52,961.80 = 11,934.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,307.76/52,961.80 = 11,934.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,307.76x = 52,961.80 × 11,934.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,307.76x = 632,063,068.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,063,068.98/35,307.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,901.53

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