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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,995.80, 52,485.93 and 10,035.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,995.80, 52,485.93 and 10,035.74 is: 15,051.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,995.80 : 52,485.93 = 10,035.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,995.80/52,485.93 = 10,035.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,995.80x = 52,485.93 × 10,035.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,995.80x = 526,735,278.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,735,278.35/34,995.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,051.38

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