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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,107.76, 52,661.62 and 14,057.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,107.76, 52,661.62 and 14,057.28 is: 21,085.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,107.76 : 52,661.62 = 14,057.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,107.76/52,661.62 = 14,057.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,107.76x = 52,661.62 × 14,057.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,107.76x = 740,278,909.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,278,909.43/35,107.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,085.91

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