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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,189.94, 52,711.47 and 21,105.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,189.94, 52,711.47 and 21,105.30 is: 31,613.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,189.94 : 52,711.47 = 21,105.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,189.94/52,711.47 = 21,105.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,189.94x = 52,711.47 × 21,105.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,189.94x = 1,112,491,387.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,491,387.79/35,189.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,613.90

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