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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,195.28, 52,783.62 and 15,211.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,195.28, 52,783.62 and 15,211.74 is: 22,813.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,195.28 : 52,783.62 = 15,211.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,195.28/52,783.62 = 15,211.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,195.28x = 52,783.62 × 15,211.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,195.28x = 802,930,703.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,930,703.70/35,195.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,813.59

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