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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,089.94, 52,630.59 and 15,364.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,089.94, 52,630.59 and 15,364.82 is: 23,045.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,089.94 : 52,630.59 = 15,364.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,089.94/52,630.59 = 15,364.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,089.94x = 52,630.59 × 15,364.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,089.94x = 808,659,541.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,659,541.84/35,089.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,045.34

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