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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,368.12, 53,040.92 and 11,671.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,368.12, 53,040.92 and 11,671.26 is: 17,503.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,368.12 : 53,040.92 = 11,671.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,368.12/53,040.92 = 11,671.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,368.12x = 53,040.92 × 11,671.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,368.12x = 619,054,176.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,054,176.35/35,368.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,503.17

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