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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,795.63, 53,671.39 and 12,100.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,795.63, 53,671.39 and 12,100.94 is: 18,143.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,795.63 : 53,671.39 = 12,100.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,795.63/53,671.39 = 12,100.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,795.63x = 53,671.39 × 12,100.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,795.63x = 649,474,270.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,474,270.11/35,795.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,143.95

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