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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,314.43, 52,970.95 and 14,253.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,314.43, 52,970.95 and 14,253.91 is: 21,380.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,314.43 : 52,970.95 = 14,253.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,314.43/52,970.95 = 14,253.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,314.43x = 52,970.95 × 14,253.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,314.43x = 755,043,153.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,043,153.91/35,314.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,380.58

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