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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,263.44, 52,827.48 and 21,896.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,263.44, 52,827.48 and 21,896.82 is: 32,803.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,263.44 : 52,827.48 = 21,896.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,263.44/52,827.48 = 21,896.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,263.44x = 52,827.48 × 21,896.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,263.44x = 1,156,753,820.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,753,820.61/35,263.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,803.20

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