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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,475.78, 53,214.80 and 13,284.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,475.78, 53,214.80 and 13,284.94 is: 19,927.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,475.78 : 53,214.80 = 13,284.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,475.78/53,214.80 = 13,284.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,475.78x = 53,214.80 × 13,284.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,475.78x = 706,955,425.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,955,425.11/35,475.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,927.83

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