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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,181.70, 52,764.63 and 10,221.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,181.70, 52,764.63 and 10,221.46 is: 15,329.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,181.70 : 52,764.63 = 10,221.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,181.70/52,764.63 = 10,221.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,181.70x = 52,764.63 × 10,221.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,181.70x = 539,331,554.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,331,554.96/35,181.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,329.89

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