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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,190.44, 52,786.53 and 10,230.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,190.44, 52,786.53 and 10,230.71 is: 15,346.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,190.44 : 52,786.53 = 10,230.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,190.44/52,786.53 = 10,230.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,190.44x = 52,786.53 × 10,230.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,190.44x = 540,043,416.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,043,416.40/35,190.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,346.31

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