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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,995.84, 52,464.24 and 15,259.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,995.84, 52,464.24 and 15,259.92 is: 22,877.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,995.84 : 52,464.24 = 15,259.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,995.84/52,464.24 = 15,259.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,995.84x = 52,464.24 × 15,259.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,995.84x = 800,600,105.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,600,105.26/34,995.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,877.01

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