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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,035.88, 52,577.51 and 15,303.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,035.88, 52,577.51 and 15,303.06 is: 22,964.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,035.88 : 52,577.51 = 15,303.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,035.88/52,577.51 = 15,303.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,035.88x = 52,577.51 × 15,303.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,035.88x = 804,596,713.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,596,713.67/35,035.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,964.94

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