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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,254.63, 52,811.44 and 21,206.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,254.63, 52,811.44 and 21,206.89 is: 31,767.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,254.63 : 52,811.44 = 21,206.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,254.63/52,811.44 = 21,206.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,254.63x = 52,811.44 × 21,206.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,254.63x = 1,119,966,398.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,966,398.82/35,254.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,767.92

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