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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,211.84, 52,826.42 and 10,252.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,211.84, 52,826.42 and 10,252.10 is: 15,380.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,211.84 : 52,826.42 = 10,252.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,211.84/52,826.42 = 10,252.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,211.84x = 52,826.42 × 10,252.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,211.84x = 541,581,740.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,581,740.48/35,211.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,380.67

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