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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,184.61, 52,775.70 and 13,549.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,184.61, 52,775.70 and 13,549.11 is: 20,323.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,184.61 : 52,775.70 = 13,549.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,184.61/52,775.70 = 13,549.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,184.61x = 52,775.70 × 13,549.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,184.61x = 715,063,764.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,063,764.63/35,184.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,323.20

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