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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,216.76, 52,828.02 and 14,440.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,216.76, 52,828.02 and 14,440.44 is: 21,661.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,216.76 : 52,828.02 = 14,440.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,216.76/52,828.02 = 14,440.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,216.76x = 52,828.02 × 14,440.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,216.76x = 762,859,853.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,859,853.13/35,216.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,661.84

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