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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,004.60, 52,473.70 and 13,957.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,004.60, 52,473.70 and 13,957.58 is: 20,923.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,004.60 : 52,473.70 = 13,957.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,004.60/52,473.70 = 13,957.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,004.60x = 52,473.70 × 13,957.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,004.60x = 732,405,568.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,405,568.38/35,004.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,923.12

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