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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,064.60, 52,562.88 and 13,998.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,064.60, 52,562.88 and 13,998.54 is: 20,984.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,064.60 : 52,562.88 = 13,998.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,064.60/52,562.88 = 13,998.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,064.60x = 52,562.88 × 13,998.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,064.60x = 735,803,578.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,803,578.20/35,064.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,984.23

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