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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,084.78, 52,664.63 and 15,104.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,084.78, 52,664.63 and 15,104.16 is: 22,672.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,084.78 : 52,664.63 = 15,104.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,084.78/52,664.63 = 15,104.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,084.78x = 52,664.63 × 15,104.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,084.78x = 795,454,997.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,454,997.86/35,084.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,672.37

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