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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,297.95, 52,935.18 and 14,232.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,297.95, 52,935.18 and 14,232.55 is: 21,344.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,297.95 : 52,935.18 = 14,232.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,297.95/52,935.18 = 14,232.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,297.95x = 52,935.18 × 14,232.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,297.95x = 753,402,410.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,402,410.40/35,297.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,344.09

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