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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,323.08, 52,984.46 and 9,027.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,323.08, 52,984.46 and 9,027.78 is: 13,541.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,323.08 : 52,984.46 = 9,027.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,323.08/52,984.46 = 9,027.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,323.08x = 52,984.46 × 9,027.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,323.08x = 478,332,048.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,332,048.30/35,323.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,541.63

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