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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,006.81, 52,522.74 and 15,007.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,006.81, 52,522.74 and 15,007.91 is: 22,517.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,006.81 : 52,522.74 = 15,007.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,006.81/52,522.74 = 15,007.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,006.81x = 52,522.74 × 15,007.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,006.81x = 788,256,292.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,256,292.26/35,006.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,517.23

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