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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,175.93, 52,776.09 and 15,451.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,175.93, 52,776.09 and 15,451.74 is: 23,182.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,175.93 : 52,776.09 = 15,451.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,175.93/52,776.09 = 15,451.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,175.93x = 52,776.09 × 15,451.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,175.93x = 815,482,420.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,482,420.90/35,175.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,182.97

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