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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,967.95, 53,949.94 and 11,007.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,967.95, 53,949.94 and 11,007.98 is: 16,511.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,967.95 : 53,949.94 = 11,007.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,967.95/53,949.94 = 11,007.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,967.95x = 53,949.94 × 11,007.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,967.95x = 593,879,860.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,879,860.52/35,967.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,511.36

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