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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,010.42, 52,498.34 and 15,280.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,010.42, 52,498.34 and 15,280.44 is: 22,913.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,010.42 : 52,498.34 = 15,280.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,010.42/52,498.34 = 15,280.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,010.42x = 52,498.34 × 15,280.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,010.42x = 802,197,734.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,197,734.47/35,010.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,913.11

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