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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,173.15, 52,764.90 and 10,209.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,173.15, 52,764.90 and 10,209.94 is: 15,316.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,173.15 : 52,764.90 = 10,209.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,173.15/52,764.90 = 10,209.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,173.15x = 52,764.90 × 10,209.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,173.15x = 538,726,463.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,726,463.11/35,173.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,316.41

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