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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,794.63, 53,669.89 and 12,099.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,794.63, 53,669.89 and 12,099.94 is: 18,142.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,794.63 : 53,669.89 = 12,099.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,794.63/53,669.89 = 12,099.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,794.63x = 53,669.89 × 12,099.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,794.63x = 649,402,448.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,402,448.81/35,794.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,142.45

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