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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,163.22, 52,738.94 and 15,436.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,163.22, 52,738.94 and 15,436.48 is: 23,152.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,163.22 : 52,738.94 = 15,436.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,163.22/52,738.94 = 15,436.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,163.22x = 52,738.94 × 15,436.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,163.22x = 814,103,592.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,103,592.53/35,163.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,152.13

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