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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,966.64, 53,956.44 and 11,006.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,966.64, 53,956.44 and 11,006.24 is: 16,511.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,966.64 : 53,956.44 = 11,006.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,966.64/53,956.44 = 11,006.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,966.64x = 53,956.44 × 11,006.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,966.64x = 593,857,528.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,857,528.19/35,966.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,511.34

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