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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,170.92, 52,767.18 and 14,396.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,170.92, 52,767.18 and 14,396.04 is: 21,598.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,170.92 : 52,767.18 = 14,396.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,170.92/52,767.18 = 14,396.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,170.92x = 52,767.18 × 14,396.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,170.92x = 759,638,433.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,638,433.97/35,170.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,598.48

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