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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,673.12, 53,483.76 and 14,902.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,673.12, 53,483.76 and 14,902.56 is: 22,343.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,673.12 : 53,483.76 = 14,902.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,673.12/53,483.76 = 14,902.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,673.12x = 53,483.76 × 14,902.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,673.12x = 797,044,942.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,044,942.43/35,673.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,343.01

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