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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,202.54, 52,803.84 and 14,440.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,202.54, 52,803.84 and 14,440.62 is: 21,660.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,202.54 : 52,803.84 = 14,440.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,202.54/52,803.84 = 14,440.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,202.54x = 52,803.84 × 14,440.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,202.54x = 762,520,187.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,520,187.98/35,202.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,660.94

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