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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,358.07, 52,966.08 and 16,356.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,358.07, 52,966.08 and 16,356.08 is: 24,501.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,358.07 : 52,966.08 = 16,356.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,358.07/52,966.08 = 16,356.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,358.07x = 52,966.08 × 16,356.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,358.07x = 866,317,441.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,317,441.77/35,358.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,501.26

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