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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,168.63, 52,752.96 and 10,544.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,168.63, 52,752.96 and 10,544.63 is: 15,816.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,168.63 : 52,752.96 = 10,544.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,168.63/52,752.96 = 10,544.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,168.63x = 52,752.96 × 10,544.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,168.63x = 556,260,180.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,260,180.84/35,168.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,816.94

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