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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,767.76, 53,651.61 and 14,719.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,767.76, 53,651.61 and 14,719.25 is: 22,078.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,767.76 : 53,651.61 = 14,719.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,767.76/53,651.61 = 14,719.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,767.76x = 53,651.61 × 14,719.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,767.76x = 789,711,594.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,711,594.62/35,767.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,078.87

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