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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,150.64, 52,745.46 and 14,388.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,150.64, 52,745.46 and 14,388.72 is: 21,591.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,150.64 : 52,745.46 = 14,388.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,150.64/52,745.46 = 14,388.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,150.64x = 52,745.46 × 14,388.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,150.64x = 758,939,655.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,939,655.21/35,150.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,591.06

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