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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,848.46, 52,281.49 and 15,122.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,848.46, 52,281.49 and 15,122.22 is: 22,687.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,848.46 : 52,281.49 = 15,122.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,848.46/52,281.49 = 15,122.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,848.46x = 52,281.49 × 15,122.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,848.46x = 790,612,193.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,612,193.71/34,848.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,687.15

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