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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,162.22, 52,737.44 and 15,435.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,162.22, 52,737.44 and 15,435.48 is: 23,150.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,162.22 : 52,737.44 = 15,435.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,162.22/52,737.44 = 15,435.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,162.22x = 52,737.44 × 15,435.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,162.22x = 814,027,700.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,027,700.37/35,162.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,150.63

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