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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,952.22, 53,906.64 and 13,767.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,952.22, 53,906.64 and 13,767.22 is: 20,642.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,952.22 : 53,906.64 = 13,767.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,952.22/53,906.64 = 13,767.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,952.22x = 53,906.64 × 13,767.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,952.22x = 742,144,572.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,144,572.34/35,952.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,642.52

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