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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,091, 52,637.04 and 10,467

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,091, 52,637.04 and 10,467 is: 15,700.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,091 : 52,637.04 = 10,467 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,091/52,637.04 = 10,467/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,091x = 52,637.04 × 10,467
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,091x = 550,951,897.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,951,897.68/35,091
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,700.66

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