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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,309.84, 52,964.88 and 11,936.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,309.84, 52,964.88 and 11,936.48 is: 17,904.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,309.84 : 52,964.88 = 11,936.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,309.84/52,964.88 = 11,936.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,309.84x = 52,964.88 × 11,936.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,309.84x = 632,214,230.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,214,230.82/35,309.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,904.76

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