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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,197.92, 52,807.80 and 14,423.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,197.92, 52,807.80 and 14,423.04 is: 21,639.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,197.92 : 52,807.80 = 14,423.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,197.92/52,807.80 = 14,423.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,197.92x = 52,807.80 × 14,423.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,197.92x = 761,649,011.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,649,011.71/35,197.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,639.03

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