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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,112.59, 52,682.18 and 21,082.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,112.59, 52,682.18 and 21,082.41 is: 31,631.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,112.59 : 52,682.18 = 21,082.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,112.59/52,682.18 = 21,082.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,112.59x = 52,682.18 × 21,082.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,112.59x = 1,110,667,318.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,667,318.45/35,112.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,631.60

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