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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,165.44, 52,748.17 and 10,541.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,165.44, 52,748.17 and 10,541.44 is: 15,812.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,165.44 : 52,748.17 = 10,541.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,165.44/52,748.17 = 10,541.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,165.44x = 52,748.17 × 10,541.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,165.44x = 556,041,669.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,041,669.16/35,165.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,812.16

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