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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,514.68, 53,271.36 and 13,327.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,514.68, 53,271.36 and 13,327.52 is: 19,991.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,514.68 : 53,271.36 = 13,327.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,514.68/53,271.36 = 13,327.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,514.68x = 53,271.36 × 13,327.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,514.68x = 709,975,115.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,975,115.83/35,514.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,991.03

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