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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,607.28, 53,410.92 and 12,233.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,607.28, 53,410.92 and 12,233.92 is: 18,350.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,607.28 : 53,410.92 = 12,233.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,607.28/53,410.92 = 12,233.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,607.28x = 53,410.92 × 12,233.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,607.28x = 653,424,922.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,424,922.41/35,607.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,350.88

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