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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,009.67, 52,508.28 and 13,947.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,009.67, 52,508.28 and 13,947.95 is: 20,919.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,009.67 : 52,508.28 = 13,947.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,009.67/52,508.28 = 13,947.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,009.67x = 52,508.28 × 13,947.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,009.67x = 732,383,047.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,383,047.60/35,009.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,919.45

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