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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,310.52, 52,964.97 and 17,775.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,310.52, 52,964.97 and 17,775.64 is: 26,663.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,310.52 : 52,964.97 = 17,775.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,310.52/52,964.97 = 17,775.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,310.52x = 52,964.97 × 17,775.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,310.52x = 941,486,239.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,486,239.33/35,310.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,663.05

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