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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,413.91, 53,126.33 and 12,034.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,413.91, 53,126.33 and 12,034.88 is: 18,054.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,413.91 : 53,126.33 = 12,034.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,413.91/53,126.33 = 12,034.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,413.91x = 53,126.33 × 12,034.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,413.91x = 639,368,680.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,368,680.58/35,413.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,054.17

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