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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,028.03, 52,523.49 and 15,283.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,028.03, 52,523.49 and 15,283.53 is: 22,917.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,028.03 : 52,523.49 = 15,283.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,028.03/52,523.49 = 15,283.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,028.03x = 52,523.49 × 15,283.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,028.03x = 802,744,335.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,744,335.12/35,028.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,917.20

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