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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,982.69, 52,477.68 and 14,994.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,982.69, 52,477.68 and 14,994.18 is: 22,492.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,982.69 : 52,477.68 = 14,994.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,982.69/52,477.68 = 14,994.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,982.69x = 52,477.68 × 14,994.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,982.69x = 786,859,779.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,859,779.90/34,982.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,492.84

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