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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,001.69, 52,481.41 and 13,944.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,001.69, 52,481.41 and 13,944.98 is: 20,909.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,001.69 : 52,481.41 = 13,944.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,001.69/52,481.41 = 13,944.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,001.69x = 52,481.41 × 13,944.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,001.69x = 731,851,950.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,851,950.41/35,001.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,909.05

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