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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,013.63, 52,522.08 and 15,291.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,013.63, 52,522.08 and 15,291.75 is: 22,938.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,013.63 : 52,522.08 = 15,291.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,013.63/52,522.08 = 15,291.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,013.63x = 52,522.08 × 15,291.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,013.63x = 803,154,516.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,154,516.84/35,013.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,938.34

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