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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,469.93, 53,209.76 and 15,748.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,469.93, 53,209.76 and 15,748.05 is: 23,624.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,469.93 : 53,209.76 = 15,748.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,469.93/53,209.76 = 15,748.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,469.93x = 53,209.76 × 15,748.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,469.93x = 837,949,882.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,949,882.23/35,469.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,624.23

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