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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,011.93, 52,511.66 and 13,950.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,011.93, 52,511.66 and 13,950.20 is: 20,922.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,011.93 : 52,511.66 = 13,950.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,011.93/52,511.66 = 13,950.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,011.93x = 52,511.66 × 13,950.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,011.93x = 732,548,220.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,548,220.86/35,011.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,922.82

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