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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,152.23, 52,726.80 and 10,191.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,152.23, 52,726.80 and 10,191.73 is: 15,287.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,152.23 : 52,726.80 = 10,191.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,152.23/52,726.80 = 10,191.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,152.23x = 52,726.80 × 10,191.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,152.23x = 537,377,309.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,377,309.36/35,152.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,287.15

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