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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,196.82, 52,794.79 and 14,136.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,196.82, 52,794.79 and 14,136.47 is: 21,204.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,196.82 : 52,794.79 = 14,136.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,196.82/52,794.79 = 14,136.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,196.82x = 52,794.79 × 14,136.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,196.82x = 746,331,964.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,331,964.99/35,196.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,204.53

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