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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,671.73, 53,507.59 and 10,711.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,671.73, 53,507.59 and 10,711.98 is: 16,067.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,671.73 : 53,507.59 = 10,711.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,671.73/53,507.59 = 10,711.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,671.73x = 53,507.59 × 10,711.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,671.73x = 573,172,207.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,172,207.15/35,671.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,067.97

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