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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,463.76, 53,214.26 and 15,756.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,463.76, 53,214.26 and 15,756.44 is: 23,642.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,463.76 : 53,214.26 = 15,756.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,463.76/53,214.26 = 15,756.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,463.76x = 53,214.26 × 15,756.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,463.76x = 838,467,294.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,467,294.83/35,463.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,642.93

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