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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,281.54, 52,900.83 and 14,994.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,281.54, 52,900.83 and 14,994.38 is: 22,482.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,281.54 : 52,900.83 = 14,994.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,281.54/52,900.83 = 14,994.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,281.54x = 52,900.83 × 14,994.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,281.54x = 793,215,147.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,215,147.34/35,281.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,482.44

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