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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,215.28, 52,508.82 and 31,303.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,215.28, 52,508.82 and 31,303.28 is: 46,675.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,215.28 : 52,508.82 = 31,303.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,215.28/52,508.82 = 31,303.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,215.28x = 52,508.82 × 31,303.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,215.28x = 1,643,698,032.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643,698,032.39/35,215.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,675.71

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