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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,281.83, 52,894.98 and 24,154.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,281.83, 52,894.98 and 24,154.80 is: 36,213.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,281.83 : 52,894.98 = 24,154.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,281.83/52,894.98 = 24,154.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,281.83x = 52,894.98 × 24,154.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,281.83x = 1,277,667,662.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,667,662.90/35,281.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,213.19

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