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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,301.93, 52,920.44 and 15,298.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,301.93, 52,920.44 and 15,298.88 is: 22,934.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,301.93 : 52,920.44 = 15,298.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,301.93/52,920.44 = 15,298.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,301.93x = 52,920.44 × 15,298.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,301.93x = 809,623,177.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,623,177.38/35,301.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,934.25

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