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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,357.07, 52,964.58 and 16,355.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,357.07, 52,964.58 and 16,355.08 is: 24,499.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,357.07 : 52,964.58 = 16,355.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,357.07/52,964.58 = 16,355.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,357.07x = 52,964.58 × 16,355.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,357.07x = 866,240,070.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,240,070.60/35,357.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,499.77

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