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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,975.48, 53,961.30 and 11,015.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,975.48, 53,961.30 and 11,015.54 is: 16,522.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,975.48 : 53,961.30 = 11,015.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,975.48/53,961.30 = 11,015.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,975.48x = 53,961.30 × 11,015.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,975.48x = 594,412,858.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,412,858.60/35,975.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,522.72

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