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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,310.96, 52,975.64 and 13,130.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,310.96, 52,975.64 and 13,130.76 is: 19,699.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,310.96 : 52,975.64 = 13,130.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,310.96/52,975.64 = 13,130.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,310.96x = 52,975.64 × 13,130.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,310.96x = 695,610,414.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,610,414.69/35,310.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,699.56

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