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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,169.36, 52,754.28 and 14,392.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,169.36, 52,754.28 and 14,392.86 is: 21,589.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,169.36 : 52,754.28 = 14,392.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,169.36/52,754.28 = 14,392.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,169.36x = 52,754.28 × 14,392.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,169.36x = 759,284,966.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,284,966.44/35,169.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,589.39

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