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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,268.97, 52,905.18 and 14,206.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,268.97, 52,905.18 and 14,206.16 is: 21,309.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,268.97 : 52,905.18 = 14,206.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,268.97/52,905.18 = 14,206.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,268.97x = 52,905.18 × 14,206.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,268.97x = 751,579,709.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,579,709.78/35,268.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,309.94

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