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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,113.54, 52,654.08 and 14,035.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,113.54, 52,654.08 and 14,035.79 is: 21,047.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,113.54 : 52,654.08 = 14,035.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,113.54/52,654.08 = 14,035.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,113.54x = 52,654.08 × 14,035.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,113.54x = 739,041,749.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,041,749.41/35,113.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,047.20

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