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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,161.23, 52,722.93 and 14,090.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,161.23, 52,722.93 and 14,090.70 is: 21,128.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,161.23 : 52,722.93 = 14,090.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,161.23/52,722.93 = 14,090.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,161.23x = 52,722.93 × 14,090.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,161.23x = 742,902,989.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,902,989.75/35,161.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,128.47

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