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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,058.60, 52,553.88 and 13,992.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,058.60, 52,553.88 and 13,992.56 is: 20,975.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,058.60 : 52,553.88 = 13,992.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,058.60/52,553.88 = 13,992.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,058.60x = 52,553.88 × 13,992.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,058.60x = 735,363,319.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,363,319.13/35,058.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,975.26

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