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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,189.94, 52,793.18 and 10,230.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,189.94, 52,793.18 and 10,230.54 is: 15,348.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,189.94 : 52,793.18 = 10,230.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,189.94/52,793.18 = 10,230.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,189.94x = 52,793.18 × 10,230.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,189.94x = 540,102,739.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,102,739.72/35,189.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,348.21

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