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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,280.75, 52,907.77 and 14,213.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,280.75, 52,907.77 and 14,213.64 is: 21,315.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,280.75 : 52,907.77 = 14,213.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,280.75/52,907.77 = 14,213.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,280.75x = 52,907.77 × 14,213.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,280.75x = 752,011,995.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,011,995.98/35,280.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,315.08

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