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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,148.44, 52,734.82 and 21,985.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,148.44, 52,734.82 and 21,985.14 is: 32,985.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,148.44 : 52,734.82 = 21,985.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,148.44/52,734.82 = 21,985.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,148.44x = 52,734.82 × 21,985.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,148.44x = 1,159,382,400.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,382,400.57/35,148.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,985.32

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