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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,163.71, 52,743.94 and 10,203.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,163.71, 52,743.94 and 10,203.25 is: 15,304.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,163.71 : 52,743.94 = 10,203.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,163.71/52,743.94 = 10,203.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,163.71x = 52,743.94 × 10,203.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,163.71x = 538,159,605.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,159,605.81/35,163.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,304.40

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