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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,086.68, 52,663.29 and 21,719.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,086.68, 52,663.29 and 21,719.25 is: 32,599.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,086.68 : 52,663.29 = 21,719.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,086.68/52,663.29 = 21,719.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,086.68x = 52,663.29 × 21,719.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,086.68x = 1,143,807,161.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,807,161.33/35,086.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,599.47

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