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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,167.06, 52,714.14 and 21,989.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,167.06, 52,714.14 and 21,989.17 is: 32,960.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,167.06 : 52,714.14 = 21,989.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,167.06/52,714.14 = 21,989.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,167.06x = 52,714.14 × 21,989.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,167.06x = 1,159,140,185.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,140,185.86/35,167.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,960.96

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