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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,117.08, 52,628.84 and 15,374.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,117.08, 52,628.84 and 15,374.16 is: 23,040.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,117.08 : 52,628.84 = 15,374.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,117.08/52,628.84 = 15,374.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,117.08x = 52,628.84 × 15,374.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,117.08x = 809,124,206.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,124,206.77/35,117.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,040.76

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