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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,281.26, 52,907.29 and 15,009.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,281.26, 52,907.29 and 15,009.42 is: 22,507.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,281.26 : 52,907.29 = 15,009.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,281.26/52,907.29 = 15,009.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,281.26x = 52,907.29 × 15,009.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,281.26x = 794,107,736.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,107,736.67/35,281.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,507.92

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