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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,169.92, 52,765.68 and 14,395.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,169.92, 52,765.68 and 14,395.04 is: 21,596.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,169.92 : 52,765.68 = 14,395.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,169.92/52,765.68 = 14,395.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,169.92x = 52,765.68 × 14,395.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,169.92x = 759,564,074.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,564,074.23/35,169.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,596.98

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