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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,315.58, 52,967.52 and 11,623.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,315.58, 52,967.52 and 11,623.44 is: 17,433.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,315.58 : 52,967.52 = 11,623.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,315.58/52,967.52 = 11,623.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,315.58x = 52,967.52 × 11,623.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,315.58x = 615,664,790.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,664,790.67/35,315.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,433.23

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