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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,465.22, 53,209.98 and 12,108.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,465.22, 53,209.98 and 12,108.06 is: 18,166.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,465.22 : 53,209.98 = 12,108.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,465.22/53,209.98 = 12,108.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,465.22x = 53,209.98 × 12,108.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,465.22x = 644,269,630.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,269,630.44/35,465.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,166.24

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