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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,325.07, 52,987.47 and 9,029.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,325.07, 52,987.47 and 9,029.77 is: 13,544.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,325.07 : 52,987.47 = 9,029.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,325.07/52,987.47 = 9,029.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,325.07x = 52,987.47 × 9,029.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,325.07x = 478,464,666.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,464,666.98/35,325.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,544.62

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