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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,161.68, 52,747.61 and 10,201.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,161.68, 52,747.61 and 10,201.84 is: 15,304.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,161.68 : 52,747.61 = 10,201.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,161.68/52,747.61 = 10,201.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,161.68x = 52,747.61 × 10,201.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,161.68x = 538,122,362.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,122,362.86/35,161.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,304.23

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