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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,406.33, 53,110.77 and 12,029.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,406.33, 53,110.77 and 12,029.73 is: 18,045.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,406.33 : 53,110.77 = 12,029.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,406.33/53,110.77 = 12,029.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,406.33x = 53,110.77 × 12,029.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,406.33x = 638,908,223.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,908,223.19/35,406.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,045.03

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