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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,671.15, 53,509.29 and 12,297.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,671.15, 53,509.29 and 12,297.25 is: 18,446.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,671.15 : 53,509.29 = 12,297.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,671.15/53,509.29 = 12,297.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,671.15x = 53,509.29 × 12,297.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,671.15x = 658,017,116.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,017,116.45/35,671.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,446.76

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