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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,895.51, 52,313.49 and 15,159.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,895.51, 52,313.49 and 15,159.05 is: 22,725.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,895.51 : 52,313.49 = 15,159.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,895.51/52,313.49 = 15,159.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,895.51x = 52,313.49 × 15,159.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,895.51x = 793,022,549.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,022,549.02/34,895.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,725.64

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