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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,571.91, 53,364.35 and 12,193.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,571.91, 53,364.35 and 12,193.15 is: 18,291.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,571.91 : 53,364.35 = 12,193.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,571.91/53,364.35 = 12,193.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,571.91x = 53,364.35 × 12,193.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,571.91x = 650,679,524.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,679,524.20/35,571.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,291.95

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