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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,007.70, 52,490.40 and 13,950.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,007.70, 52,490.40 and 13,950.98 is: 20,918.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,007.70 : 52,490.40 = 13,950.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,007.70/52,490.40 = 13,950.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,007.70x = 52,490.40 × 13,950.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,007.70x = 732,292,520.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,292,520.59/35,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,918.04

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