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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,146.22, 52,713.45 and 15,419.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,146.22, 52,713.45 and 15,419.48 is: 23,126.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,146.22 : 52,713.45 = 15,419.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,146.22/52,713.45 = 15,419.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,146.22x = 52,713.45 × 15,419.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,146.22x = 812,813,724.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,813,724.44/35,146.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,126.64

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