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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,377.63, 53,055.18 and 11,680.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,377.63, 53,055.18 and 11,680.76 is: 17,517.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,377.63 : 53,055.18 = 11,680.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,377.63/53,055.18 = 11,680.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,377.63x = 53,055.18 × 11,680.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,377.63x = 619,724,824.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,724,824.34/35,377.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,517.42

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