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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,259.54, 52,889.52 and 14,209.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,259.54, 52,889.52 and 14,209.26 is: 21,313.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,259.54 : 52,889.52 = 14,209.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,259.54/52,889.52 = 14,209.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,259.54x = 52,889.52 × 14,209.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,259.54x = 751,520,940.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,520,940.96/35,259.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,313.97

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