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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,165.41, 52,747.95 and 14,388.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,165.41, 52,747.95 and 14,388.91 is: 21,583.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,165.41 : 52,747.95 = 14,388.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,165.41/52,747.95 = 14,388.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,165.41x = 52,747.95 × 14,388.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,165.41x = 758,985,505.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,985,505.23/35,165.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,583.30

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