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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,325.78, 52,988.04 and 14,265.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,325.78, 52,988.04 and 14,265.30 is: 21,397.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,325.78 : 52,988.04 = 14,265.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,325.78/52,988.04 = 14,265.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,325.78x = 52,988.04 × 14,265.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,325.78x = 755,890,287.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,890,287.01/35,325.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,397.70

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