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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,120.91, 52,681.41 and 14,344.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,120.91, 52,681.41 and 14,344.41 is: 21,516.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,120.91 : 52,681.41 = 14,344.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,120.91/52,681.41 = 14,344.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,120.91x = 52,681.41 × 14,344.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,120.91x = 755,683,744.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,683,744.42/35,120.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,516.63

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