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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,332.54, 52,994.64 and 11,634.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,332.54, 52,994.64 and 11,634.22 is: 17,449.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,332.54 : 52,994.64 = 11,634.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,332.54/52,994.64 = 11,634.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,332.54x = 52,994.64 × 11,634.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,332.54x = 616,551,300.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,551,300.58/35,332.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,449.96

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