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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,167.26, 52,744.92 and 15,440.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,167.26, 52,744.92 and 15,440.52 is: 23,158.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,167.26 : 52,744.92 = 15,440.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,167.26/52,744.92 = 15,440.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,167.26x = 52,744.92 × 15,440.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,167.26x = 814,408,992.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,408,992.16/35,167.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,158.16

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