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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,674.65, 53,511.96 and 12,299.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,674.65, 53,511.96 and 12,299.25 is: 18,448.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,674.65 : 53,511.96 = 12,299.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,674.65/53,511.96 = 12,299.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,674.65x = 53,511.96 × 12,299.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,674.65x = 658,156,974.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,156,974.03/35,674.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,448.87

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