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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,512.17, 53,254.42 and 13,313.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,512.17, 53,254.42 and 13,313.44 is: 19,964.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,512.17 : 53,254.42 = 13,313.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,512.17/53,254.42 = 13,313.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,512.17x = 53,254.42 × 13,313.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,512.17x = 708,999,358.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,999,358.99/35,512.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,964.97

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