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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,223.13, 52,709.98 and 21,902.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,223.13, 52,709.98 and 21,902.40 is: 32,776.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,223.13 : 52,709.98 = 21,902.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,223.13/52,709.98 = 21,902.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,223.13x = 52,709.98 × 21,902.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,223.13x = 1,154,474,864.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,474,864.08/35,223.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,776.04

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