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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,017.76, 52,529.84 and 13,952.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,017.76, 52,529.84 and 13,952.69 is: 20,930.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,017.76 : 52,529.84 = 13,952.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,017.76/52,529.84 = 13,952.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,017.76x = 52,529.84 × 13,952.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,017.76x = 732,932,240.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,932,240.86/35,017.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,930.30

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