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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,295.71, 52,957.33 and 15,560.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,295.71, 52,957.33 and 15,560.39 is: 23,346.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,295.71 : 52,957.33 = 15,560.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,295.71/52,957.33 = 15,560.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,295.71x = 52,957.33 × 15,560.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,295.71x = 824,036,801.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,036,801.65/35,295.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,346.66

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