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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,018.82, 52,488.94 and 13,953.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,018.82, 52,488.94 and 13,953.25 is: 20,914.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,018.82 : 52,488.94 = 13,953.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,018.82/52,488.94 = 13,953.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,018.82x = 52,488.94 × 13,953.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,018.82x = 732,391,302.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,391,302.06/35,018.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,914.22

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