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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,474.28, 53,212.53 and 13,283.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,474.28, 53,212.53 and 13,283.43 is: 19,925.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,474.28 : 53,212.53 = 13,283.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,474.28/53,212.53 = 13,283.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,474.28x = 53,212.53 × 13,283.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,474.28x = 706,844,917.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,844,917.38/35,474.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,925.56

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