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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,294.67, 52,941.96 and 14,243.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,294.67, 52,941.96 and 14,243.94 is: 21,365.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,294.67 : 52,941.96 = 14,243.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,294.67/52,941.96 = 14,243.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,294.67x = 52,941.96 × 14,243.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,294.67x = 754,102,101.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,102,101.72/35,294.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,365.89

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