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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,002.76, 52,483.01 and 13,946.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,002.76, 52,483.01 and 13,946.04 is: 20,910.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,002.76 : 52,483.01 = 13,946.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,002.76/52,483.01 = 13,946.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,002.76x = 52,483.01 × 13,946.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,002.76x = 731,930,087.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,930,087.05/35,002.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,910.64

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