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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,265.76, 52,885.29 and 14,198.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,265.76, 52,885.29 and 14,198.62 is: 21,292.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,265.76 : 52,885.29 = 14,198.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,265.76/52,885.29 = 14,198.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,265.76x = 52,885.29 × 14,198.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,265.76x = 750,898,136.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,898,136.30/35,265.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,292.56

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