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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,651.92, 53,496.32 and 15,675.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,651.92, 53,496.32 and 15,675.44 is: 23,521.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,651.92 : 53,496.32 = 15,675.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,651.92/53,496.32 = 15,675.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,651.92x = 53,496.32 × 15,675.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,651.92x = 838,578,354.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,578,354.38/35,651.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,521.27

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