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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,309.58, 52,958.52 and 11,617.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,309.58, 52,958.52 and 11,617.44 is: 17,424.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,309.58 : 52,958.52 = 11,617.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,309.58/52,958.52 = 11,617.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,309.58x = 52,958.52 × 11,617.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,309.58x = 615,242,428.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,242,428.59/35,309.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,424.24

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