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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,213.68, 52,829.19 and 10,253.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,213.68, 52,829.19 and 10,253.97 is: 15,383.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,213.68 : 52,829.19 = 10,253.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,213.68/52,829.19 = 10,253.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,213.68x = 52,829.19 × 10,253.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,213.68x = 541,708,929.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,708,929.38/35,213.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,383.48

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