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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,299.21, 52,967.30 and 14,244.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,299.21, 52,967.30 and 14,244.49 is: 21,374.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,299.21 : 52,967.30 = 14,244.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,299.21/52,967.30 = 14,244.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,299.21x = 52,967.30 × 14,244.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,299.21x = 754,492,175.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,492,175.18/35,299.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,374.19

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