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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,376.13, 53,052.93 and 11,679.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,376.13, 53,052.93 and 11,679.26 is: 17,515.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,376.13 : 53,052.93 = 11,679.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,376.13/53,052.93 = 11,679.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,376.13x = 53,052.93 × 11,679.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,376.13x = 619,619,178.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,619,178.45/35,376.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,515.17

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