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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,157.64, 52,755.96 and 14,395.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,157.64, 52,755.96 and 14,395.72 is: 21,601.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,157.64 : 52,755.96 = 14,395.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,157.64/52,755.96 = 14,395.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,157.64x = 52,755.96 × 14,395.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,157.64x = 759,460,028.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,460,028.49/35,157.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,601.56

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