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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,322.98, 52,986.90 and 11,941.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,322.98, 52,986.90 and 11,941.52 is: 17,913.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,322.98 : 52,986.90 = 11,941.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,322.98/52,986.90 = 11,941.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,322.98x = 52,986.90 × 11,941.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,322.98x = 632,744,126.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,744,126.09/35,322.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,913.10

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