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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,276.43, 52,872.93 and 15,513.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,276.43, 52,872.93 and 15,513.65 is: 23,252.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,276.43 : 52,872.93 = 15,513.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,276.43/52,872.93 = 15,513.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,276.43x = 52,872.93 × 15,513.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,276.43x = 820,251,866.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,251,866.13/35,276.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,252.12

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