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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,269.04, 52,903.76 and 14,218.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,269.04, 52,903.76 and 14,218.76 is: 21,328.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,269.04 : 52,903.76 = 14,218.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,269.04/52,903.76 = 14,218.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,269.04x = 52,903.76 × 14,218.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,269.04x = 752,225,866.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,225,866.54/35,269.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,328.22

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