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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,322.95, 52,984.45 and 9,027.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,322.95, 52,984.45 and 9,027.72 is: 13,541.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,322.95 : 52,984.45 = 9,027.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,322.95/52,984.45 = 9,027.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,322.95x = 52,984.45 × 9,027.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,322.95x = 478,328,778.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,328,778.95/35,322.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,541.59

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