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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,173.91, 52,744.91 and 15,173.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,173.91, 52,744.91 and 15,173.97 is: 22,754.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,173.91 : 52,744.91 = 15,173.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,173.91/52,744.91 = 15,173.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,173.91x = 52,744.91 × 15,173.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,173.91x = 800,349,418.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,349,418.27/35,173.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,754.07

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