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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,263.31, 52,895.16 and 14,213.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,263.31, 52,895.16 and 14,213.03 is: 21,319.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,263.31 : 52,895.16 = 14,213.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,263.31/52,895.16 = 14,213.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,263.31x = 52,895.16 × 14,213.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,263.31x = 751,800,231.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,800,231.46/35,263.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,319.62

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