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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,535.08, 53,291.28 and 14,475.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,535.08, 53,291.28 and 14,475.08 is: 21,708.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,535.08 : 53,291.28 = 14,475.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,535.08/53,291.28 = 14,475.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,535.08x = 53,291.28 × 14,475.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,535.08x = 771,395,541.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,395,541.30/35,535.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,708.00

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