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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,012.63, 52,518.84 and 15,009.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,012.63, 52,518.84 and 15,009.14 is: 22,513.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,012.63 : 52,518.84 = 15,009.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,012.63/52,518.84 = 15,009.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,012.63x = 52,518.84 × 15,009.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,012.63x = 788,262,622.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,262,622.20/35,012.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,513.66

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