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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,007.99, 52,478.76 and 13,960.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,007.99, 52,478.76 and 13,960.95 is: 20,928.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,007.99 : 52,478.76 = 13,960.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,007.99/52,478.76 = 13,960.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,007.99x = 52,478.76 × 13,960.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,007.99x = 732,653,344.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,653,344.42/35,007.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,928.18

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