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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,327.93, 52,998.66 and 11,642.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,327.93, 52,998.66 and 11,642.31 is: 17,465.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,327.93 : 52,998.66 = 11,642.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,327.93/52,998.66 = 11,642.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,327.93x = 52,998.66 × 11,642.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,327.93x = 617,026,829.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,026,829.30/35,327.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,465.70

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