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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,014.38, 52,530.93 and 15,294.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,014.38, 52,530.93 and 15,294.54 is: 22,945.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,014.38 : 52,530.93 = 15,294.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,014.38/52,530.93 = 15,294.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,014.38x = 52,530.93 × 15,294.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,014.38x = 803,436,410.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,436,410.12/35,014.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,945.90

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