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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,213.35, 52,819.95 and 14,153.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,213.35, 52,819.95 and 14,153.35 is: 21,229.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,213.35 : 52,819.95 = 14,153.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,213.35/52,819.95 = 14,153.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,213.35x = 52,819.95 × 14,153.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,213.35x = 747,579,239.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,579,239.33/35,213.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,229.99

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