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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,475.65, 53,180.79 and 12,085.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,475.65, 53,180.79 and 12,085.82 is: 18,117.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,475.65 : 53,180.79 = 12,085.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,475.65/53,180.79 = 12,085.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,475.65x = 53,180.79 × 12,085.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,475.65x = 642,733,189.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,733,189.49/35,475.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,117.59

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