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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,075.96, 52,621.72 and 10,114.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,075.96, 52,621.72 and 10,114.06 is: 15,173.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,075.96 : 52,621.72 = 10,114.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,075.96/52,621.72 = 10,114.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,075.96x = 52,621.72 × 10,114.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,075.96x = 532,219,233.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,219,233.38/35,075.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,173.33

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