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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,195.55, 52,800.21 and 15,474.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,195.55, 52,800.21 and 15,474.05 is: 23,214.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,195.55 : 52,800.21 = 15,474.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,195.55/52,800.21 = 15,474.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,195.55x = 52,800.21 × 15,474.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,195.55x = 817,032,825.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,032,825.55/35,195.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,214.09

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