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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,414.91, 53,127.83 and 12,035.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,414.91, 53,127.83 and 12,035.88 is: 18,055.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,414.91 : 53,127.83 = 12,035.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,414.91/53,127.83 = 12,035.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,414.91x = 53,127.83 × 12,035.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,414.91x = 639,440,186.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,440,186.54/35,414.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,055.68

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