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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,377.26, 53,060.94 and 13,187.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,377.26, 53,060.94 and 13,187.76 is: 19,779.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,377.26 : 53,060.94 = 13,187.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,377.26/53,060.94 = 13,187.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,377.26x = 53,060.94 × 13,187.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,377.26x = 699,754,942.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,754,942.09/35,377.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,779.79

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