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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,292.19, 52,960.23 and 21,991.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,292.19, 52,960.23 and 21,991.30 is: 33,000.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,292.19 : 52,960.23 = 21,991.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,292.19/52,960.23 = 21,991.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,292.19x = 52,960.23 × 21,991.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,292.19x = 1,164,664,306.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,664,306.00/35,292.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,000.62

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