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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,119.94, 52,679.96 and 14,343.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,119.94, 52,679.96 and 14,343.44 is: 21,515.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,119.94 : 52,679.96 = 14,343.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,119.94/52,679.96 = 14,343.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,119.94x = 52,679.96 × 14,343.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,119.94x = 755,611,845.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,611,845.46/35,119.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,515.18

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