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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,175.91, 52,747.91 and 15,175.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,175.91, 52,747.91 and 15,175.97 is: 22,757.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,175.91 : 52,747.91 = 15,175.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,175.91/52,747.91 = 15,175.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,175.91x = 52,747.91 × 15,175.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,175.91x = 800,500,699.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,500,699.72/35,175.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,757.07

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