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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,094.74, 52,606.64 and 15,117.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,094.74, 52,606.64 and 15,117.26 is: 22,660.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,094.74 : 52,606.64 = 15,117.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,094.74/52,606.64 = 15,117.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,094.74x = 52,606.64 × 15,117.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,094.74x = 795,268,254.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,268,254.61/35,094.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,660.61

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