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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,475.44, 53,225.76 and 15,752.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,475.44, 53,225.76 and 15,752.24 is: 23,633.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,475.44 : 53,225.76 = 15,752.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,475.44/53,225.76 = 15,752.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,475.44x = 53,225.76 × 15,752.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,475.44x = 838,424,945.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,424,945.70/35,475.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,633.95

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