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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,273.28, 52,903.92 and 13,081.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,273.28, 52,903.92 and 13,081.44 is: 19,619.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,273.28 : 52,903.92 = 13,081.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,273.28/52,903.92 = 13,081.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,273.28x = 52,903.92 × 13,081.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,273.28x = 692,059,455.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,059,455.24/35,273.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,619.93

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