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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,186.94, 52,706.97 and 21,102.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,186.94, 52,706.97 and 21,102.30 is: 31,609.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,186.94 : 52,706.97 = 21,102.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,186.94/52,706.97 = 21,102.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,186.94x = 52,706.97 × 21,102.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,186.94x = 1,112,238,293.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,238,293.03/35,186.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,609.41

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