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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,180.92, 52,782.18 and 14,406.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,180.92, 52,782.18 and 14,406.04 is: 21,613.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,180.92 : 52,782.18 = 14,406.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,180.92/52,782.18 = 14,406.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,180.92x = 52,782.18 × 14,406.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,180.92x = 760,382,196.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,382,196.37/35,180.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,613.48

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