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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,480.16, 53,225.70 and 12,101.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,480.16, 53,225.70 and 12,101.14 is: 18,153.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,480.16 : 53,225.70 = 12,101.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,480.16/53,225.70 = 12,101.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,480.16x = 53,225.70 × 12,101.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,480.16x = 644,091,647.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,091,647.30/35,480.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,153.57

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