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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,213.76, 52,823.52 and 14,437.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,213.76, 52,823.52 and 14,437.44 is: 21,657.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,213.76 : 52,823.52 = 14,437.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,213.76/52,823.52 = 14,437.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,213.76x = 52,823.52 × 14,437.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,213.76x = 762,636,400.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,636,400.59/35,213.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,657.34

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