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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,474.66, 53,211.98 and 12,101.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,474.66, 53,211.98 and 12,101.30 is: 18,151.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,474.66 : 53,211.98 = 12,101.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,474.66/53,211.98 = 12,101.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,474.66x = 53,211.98 × 12,101.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,474.66x = 643,933,897.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,933,897.77/35,474.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,151.94

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