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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,196.91, 52,812.46 and 15,472.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,196.91, 52,812.46 and 15,472.91 is: 23,216.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,196.91 : 52,812.46 = 15,472.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,196.91/52,812.46 = 15,472.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,196.91x = 52,812.46 × 15,472.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,196.91x = 817,162,440.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,162,440.46/35,196.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,216.88

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