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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,252.79, 52,797.71 and 21,181.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,252.79, 52,797.71 and 21,181.78 is: 31,723.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,252.79 : 52,797.71 = 21,181.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,252.79/52,797.71 = 21,181.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,252.79x = 52,797.71 × 21,181.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,252.79x = 1,118,349,418.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,349,418.39/35,252.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,723.72

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