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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,133.65, 52,700.56 and 14,357.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,133.65, 52,700.56 and 14,357.15 is: 21,535.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,133.65 : 52,700.56 = 14,357.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,133.65/52,700.56 = 14,357.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,133.65x = 52,700.56 × 14,357.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,133.65x = 756,629,545.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,629,545.61/35,133.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,535.75

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