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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,964.85, 53,953.44 and 11,004.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,964.85, 53,953.44 and 11,004.28 is: 16,508.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,964.85 : 53,953.44 = 11,004.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,964.85/53,953.44 = 11,004.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,964.85x = 53,953.44 × 11,004.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,964.85x = 593,718,760.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,718,760.72/35,964.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,508.31

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