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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,235.81, 52,854.80 and 10,275.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,235.81, 52,854.80 and 10,275.26 is: 15,413.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,235.81 : 52,854.80 = 10,275.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,235.81/52,854.80 = 10,275.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,235.81x = 52,854.80 × 10,275.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,235.81x = 543,096,496.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,096,496.60/35,235.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,413.20

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