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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,164.84, 52,747.26 and 10,540.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,164.84, 52,747.26 and 10,540.84 is: 15,811.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,164.84 : 52,747.26 = 10,540.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,164.84/52,747.26 = 10,540.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,164.84x = 52,747.26 × 10,540.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,164.84x = 556,000,111.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,000,111.66/35,164.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,811.25

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