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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,111.76, 52,673.22 and 14,051.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,111.76, 52,673.22 and 14,051.76 is: 21,079.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,111.76 : 52,673.22 = 14,051.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,111.76/52,673.22 = 14,051.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,111.76x = 52,673.22 × 14,051.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,111.76x = 740,151,445.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,151,445.87/35,111.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,079.87

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