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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,108.76, 52,663.12 and 14,058.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,108.76, 52,663.12 and 14,058.28 is: 21,087.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,108.76 : 52,663.12 = 14,058.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,108.76/52,663.12 = 14,058.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,108.76x = 52,663.12 × 14,058.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,108.76x = 740,352,886.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,352,886.63/35,108.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,087.41

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