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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,195.91, 52,810.96 and 15,471.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,195.91, 52,810.96 and 15,471.91 is: 23,215.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,195.91 : 52,810.96 = 15,471.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,195.91/52,810.96 = 15,471.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,195.91x = 52,810.96 × 15,471.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,195.91x = 817,086,420.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,086,420.13/35,195.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,215.38

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