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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,296.71, 52,958.83 and 15,561.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,296.71, 52,958.83 and 15,561.39 is: 23,348.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,296.71 : 52,958.83 = 15,561.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,296.71/52,958.83 = 15,561.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,296.71x = 52,958.83 × 15,561.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,296.71x = 824,113,007.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,113,007.57/35,296.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,348.15

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