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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,197.67, 52,803.41 and 15,476.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,197.67, 52,803.41 and 15,476.18 is: 23,217.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,197.67 : 52,803.41 = 15,476.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,197.67/52,803.41 = 15,476.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,197.67x = 52,803.41 × 15,476.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,197.67x = 817,194,736.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,194,736.38/35,197.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,217.29

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