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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,326.81, 52,990.23 and 13,137.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,326.81, 52,990.23 and 13,137.29 is: 19,705.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,326.81 : 52,990.23 = 13,137.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,326.81/52,990.23 = 13,137.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,326.81x = 52,990.23 × 13,137.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,326.81x = 696,147,890.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,147,890.86/35,326.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,705.94

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