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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,670.23, 53,527.22 and 15,965.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,670.23, 53,527.22 and 15,965.45 is: 23,957.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,670.23 : 53,527.22 = 15,965.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,670.23/53,527.22 = 15,965.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,670.23x = 53,527.22 × 15,965.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,670.23x = 854,585,807.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,585,807.09/35,670.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,957.96

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