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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,196.55, 52,801.71 and 15,475.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,196.55, 52,801.71 and 15,475.05 is: 23,215.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,196.55 : 52,801.71 = 15,475.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,196.55/52,801.71 = 15,475.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,196.55x = 52,801.71 × 15,475.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,196.55x = 817,109,102.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,109,102.34/35,196.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,215.60

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