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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,019.21, 52,531.79 and 10,061.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,019.21, 52,531.79 and 10,061.31 is: 15,092.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,019.21 : 52,531.79 = 10,061.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,019.21/52,531.79 = 10,061.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,019.21x = 52,531.79 × 10,061.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,019.21x = 528,538,573.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,538,573.74/35,019.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,092.82

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