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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,125.62, 52,558.71 and 21,094.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,125.62, 52,558.71 and 21,094.20 is: 31,563.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,125.62 : 52,558.71 = 21,094.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,125.62/52,558.71 = 21,094.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,125.62x = 52,558.71 × 21,094.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,125.62x = 1,108,683,940.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,683,940.48/35,125.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,563.40

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