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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,254.41, 52,897.76 and 15,270.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,254.41, 52,897.76 and 15,270.01 is: 22,912.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,254.41 : 52,897.76 = 15,270.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,254.41/52,897.76 = 15,270.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,254.41x = 52,897.76 × 15,270.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,254.41x = 807,749,115.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,749,115.58/35,254.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,912.01

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