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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,167.37, 52,728.98 and 15,166.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,167.37, 52,728.98 and 15,166.04 is: 22,739.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,167.37 : 52,728.98 = 15,166.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,167.37/52,728.98 = 15,166.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,167.37x = 52,728.98 × 15,166.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,167.37x = 799,689,480.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,689,480.36/35,167.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,739.53

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