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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,252.63, 52,808.43 and 21,204.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,252.63, 52,808.43 and 21,204.91 is: 31,764.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,252.63 : 52,808.43 = 21,204.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,252.63/52,808.43 = 21,204.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,252.63x = 52,808.43 × 21,204.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,252.63x = 1,119,797,741.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,797,741.35/35,252.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,764.94

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