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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,513.16, 53,258.73 and 12,134.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,513.16, 53,258.73 and 12,134.13 is: 18,197.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,513.16 : 53,258.73 = 12,134.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,513.16/53,258.73 = 12,134.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,513.16x = 53,258.73 × 12,134.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,513.16x = 646,248,353.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,248,353.45/35,513.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,197.43

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